Jim Kottoor is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His career has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015 across various entity registrations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Camden Wopperer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at OSAIC and Securities America, Inc., and has prior work experience in academia and the hospitality industry. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Mario Picarelli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. He serves on the finance committee of St. Joseph Catholic School in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Nahman is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Nahman is currently based in Hawthorne, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including 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 multi-manager platform that supports automated allocations, direct indexing, and unified managed accounts.

Virginia Ferrer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2005, including Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and treasurer of Fresh Prints & Design Inc. and serves as treasurer for the St. Lukes Preschool Booster Club. 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 services. The firm’s 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.

David Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. 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 institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and tailors recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated based on scope and complexity.

Steven Parker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in SpaceX. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Gragg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated under his own advisory business, Jonathan Gragg, from 2016 to 2021. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent who sells life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes 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 multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Katsuko Yamabe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cerritos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also works as a partner at Yamada & Nakata CPA, an accounting firm. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. 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. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hristo Stefanov is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held various roles within Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and has been associated with Tower Square Investment Management LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a member of a homeowners association board, where he attends meetings and reviews budgets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and oversight.

Stephanie Elias is a financial advisor at Merrill in Downey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and USC Credit Union. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Vincent Woo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Arthur Wexler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Horace Mann Companies, and TCG Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an early investor in Tastry, an AI technology company focused on the wine industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment solutions.

James Mercier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated products.

Julianne Oshinomi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm for over 20 years, providing clients with tailored financial advice and wealth management strategies. Julianne works alongside her team in Boca Raton, Florida, collaborating with multiple generations of affluent families to help identify their financial goals and implement strategies to meet their needs. Her role supports a disciplined approach to investing and personalized service. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and carries professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).

Nicole Novales is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at LPL Financial and LBS Financial Credit Union. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and alternative investment options.

Charles Nuwer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following four years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and has prior experience with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm serves clients on a non-discretionary basis, with final decision authority retained by clients.

James Dumbeck is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and held prior roles at Waddell and Reed and various insurance carriers. He also served as a college instructor at Santiago Canyon College and Orange Coast College for 13 years. Dumbeck is a partner at Wavelength Insurance Consulting, Inc., a non-variable insurance firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Jerry Dillon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in St. Gardenia, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. 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.