Robert Arvizu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011 and has concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tian Gao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial Services. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Barbara Stowell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in a business networking group in Irvine. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, offering advisors tools and strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and technology support.

Zachary Fidler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served ten years with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services using model-driven portfolio strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Jack Banning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Laguna Niguel, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior tenure at Merrill from 2009 to 2017. Banning has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

Edilia Noa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Steven Christol is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family-owned real estate business that owns and leases single-family residences in northern California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ryan Bourland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Mission Viejo, CA. His prior work experience includes roles at Waldorf Astoria and Ritz Carlton. He currently has one year of industry experience. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

David Conroy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jack Hoang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked in education at Excel High School and Apex Learning. He also has experience with Confetti Italian Ice and Custard. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Goldenberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 license and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Gold Mountain Holdings, LLC, serving as a board member. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jonathan Royal is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2017. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent nine years with RBC Capital Markets Corporation. He also owns a sole proprietorship providing life insurance services to clients as needed. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment platforms and employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Dina Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a makeup artist for Dior and Chanel Cosmetics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Kevin Vogt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for CUSO Financial Services and Wescom Financial Services, where he spent 20 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Meghan Westervelt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Siemens Financial Services Inc from 2016 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Paul Bastio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is based in Irvine, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jaime Alejandro Falla Blandino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His previous roles include positions at Paylocity Corporation, Pacific Office Automation, and Toyota Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Michael Praegitzer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Microsoft Corporation, The International Finance Corporation, and Bancap Investment Group, among other roles. His background also includes academic appointments at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven portfolio management and offers access to third-party asset managers, along with affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Justin Equitz is a Certified Financial Planner® at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.