Thomas Trauger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures related to real estate, including ownership in several investment properties and business interests in Costa Mesa, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Mark Rizkalla is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was the owner of Riz Management Inc and worked for Wescom Central Credit Union for 18 years. He is also a licensed notary public providing services to escrow companies in California. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and planning on a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Cesar Macedo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Downey, CA. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax preparation services and notary services related to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Merlin Micken is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC. He also participates as a sales representative exam committee member for FINRA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Yusei Shigeta is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. From 2021 to 2025, he was involved with Raku Aburiya, Endo Gourmet. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Daniel Ladd is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. His prior experience includes roles at Glen Ladd Accounting & Tax Services, DJK CPA, APAC, Edelstein & Co, and CBIZ MHM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Antonio Fontana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Rapidgrow LED, a lighting equipment company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ryan Naki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dixie Yeck is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2013 to 2021 and returned in 2022 after a one-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, Yeck serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Ravenspur Condominium Owners Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eleni Attard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was involved with St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church for five years and has experience in educational roles at Chapman University and Canyon High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Vance Litchfield is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA, and has held prior roles at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, MetLife Securities Inc, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as an insurance broker focusing on health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs comprehensive planning tools and maintains collaborative annual client relationships to develop tailored investment and financial strategies.

Efrain Sanchez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several Cetera entities as well as East West Bank and National Planning Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform providing access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Edward Haus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

William Westling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, previously spending over a decade with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate financial services business called Multi Benefits Analysis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, brokerage services, and model portfolio options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Scerra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using advanced modeling tools.

Rafael Galeno Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a vehicle rental business through the Turo platform. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paul Masoner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 21 years. In addition to his role at Wells Fargo, he owns The Masoner Group LLC, an independent financial practice based in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Robert Harte is a financial professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for 13 years. Harte is also involved as treasurer and financial professional at Freitas Harte Planning, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Cynthia Starks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes over a decade at National Planning Corporation and multiple roles within Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

David Abdoush is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.