Emil Babayans is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his work with Axa Advisors. He is involved in an outside fixed business under the DBA Emil Babayans and Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a combination of in-house and third-party programs.

David Weible is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 1998 and founded Envision Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked for 24 years. His background includes non-variable insurance activities connected to his independent wealth management work. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Joshua Saber is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Avantax Insurance Services and David J. Fender & Associates Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO of Saber CPAs Inc., where he manages tax preparation, compilations, and business planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple investment platforms.

Nicolette Kaldi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. She has five years of industry experience and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she is involved in direct sales for a cosmetics company, creating content and customizing makeup palettes. LPL Enterprise provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

Antoine Abi Nader is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Wamu Investments, and Wells Fargo Investments. He is also the owner of a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms for individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies. The firm supports a large network of over 22,800 advisors and manages more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Pheap Chev is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2021, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator while advising multiple registered investment companies.

Sean Hetherington is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently transitioned into the financial industry with experience beginning in 2025. Prior to his current role, he was involved in media and creative ventures, including founding Sean Hetherington Creative, Inc. and working with MGM - Evolution Media and Glitter & Sparkles Media. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a highly integrated client service model.

John Marshall is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously spent 27 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has maintained business activities related to insurance and financial advisory services. Marshall is also involved in managing several legal entities tied to business expenses and investment collaborations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various strategies and third-party manager selections.

Joy Brannan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Northridge, CA, and has 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Ta is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of RGAA, LLC, which supports his practice operations, and he also works as an advisor for Insperity PEO Services, LP. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that delivers detailed, algorithm-supported retirement income recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Trevor Cole is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked with several firms, including Cetera Wealth Services, CTA Wealth Advisors, and Cameron Thornton Associates. Cole is also an investment advisory representative at CTA Wealth Advisors, where he provides financial planning and asset management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, blending discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

James Spach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise since 2006, including a prior year at Financial West Group. Outside of advising, he owns a tax preparation service and co-owns a management business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines written Recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carolrose Schlesinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She worked at New England Securities for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in life and medical insurance businesses. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stephen Wilt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pepperdine University and other positions outside the financial sector. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Festa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works directly with clients to define and pursue their financial goals through tailored portfolio strategies. He focuses on providing ongoing advice and adapting financial plans as clients' needs evolve. Stephen's expertise encompasses a broad range of financial areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. He collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and develop short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. In addition, he facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Stephen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed accredited certificate programs from the Texas A&M University System and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include baseball, ice hockey, music, skiing, tennis, and watching movies.

Michael Mildon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Granada Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. He also participates in offering investment products and services under the Water & Power Financial Services name. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors using various investment strategies and offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Erick Arndt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at Primerica Advisors for one year. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in estate planning through Virtue Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jose Barajas is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Zachary Toering is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Cloverdale Partners, where he also conducted real estate research focused on physical assets. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms, employing a disciplined investment process overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Shea Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including nine years with Commonwealth Financial Network prior to joining LPL in 2024. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.