Jeffrey Beeh is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning on various topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping services separate.

Daniel Frausto is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at State Farm VP Management Corp., Charles Allison Insurance Agency, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPMG, and California Lutheran University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elio Martinez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL since 2025 and has no prior industry experience before joining the firm. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Candelario Topete is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ojai, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wireless Plus, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gerardo Melgar is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Target. Melgar is based in Camarillo, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Messner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on customized investment strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Trent Greco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of finance, he is president of Stave Art by the Barrel, a business creating art from wine barrels. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Christian Castelo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, BMO Harris Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of California, and MUFG Union Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Anthony Russo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Stifel, based in Oxnard, CA, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Referrals Unlimited, a networking group, and is a board member of the Island Forest Homeowners Association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services informed by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Albert Cornel is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has operated Independent Capital Management since 2004. Outside of his financial advisory work, Cornel teaches kickboxing and hot yoga classes. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs, supported by its scale and integrated network of affiliated firms.

Iliana Lozano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Ruben Segovia Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business using Send Out Cards to send various greeting cards to clients and non-clients. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-smart strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

William Burke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 1997, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Travis Thomas is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2016 to 2024. He also spent five years affiliated with California State University, Northridge. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Joel Goldberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He is based in Ventura, CA. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Nicholas Yates is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. His background also includes a role at the Ventura County Community Development Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Devan Vellios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including CitiGroup and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved with Wealth Management at Ventura County Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors, using model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Adam Biederman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved with Copycat Copywriters, a copywriting and branding firm, where he remains a minority co-owner and board member. He has also worked with NBC Peacock Productions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and managed within a large, diversified platform.

Lawrence Bushey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and has operated Bushey Financial Services since 1987. In addition to financial planning, he is involved in tax return preparation through his ownership of BFNTS Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Shalhoub is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2013 and previously spent 10 years at Ameriprise. Shalhoub also operates Shalhoub Financial, a related business entity for his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a wide range of investment strategies and operational tools.