Dylan Lara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Buena Park, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMC Bank NA and was involved with Stinkin Crawfish. 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 in its investment approach.

Carole Ann Nero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes.

Daryl Riley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches fitness as a part-time instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Luis Pascual Curiel is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Home Depot Inc., and Sierra Foods Inc. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Robert Half and spent time at Auburn University for both employment and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Diane Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of Georgia, and the University of Denver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and provides model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jared Snyder is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2024, as well as at Merrill and Bank of America prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, Jared officiates basketball contests for the NCAA and other amateur leagues. Charles Schwab 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’s integrated approach combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured alternative investment selection process.

Matthew Montegani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Rizzo Financial Group and held positions at Costco Wholesale, Arizona State University, Jamba Juice, and Servite High School. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brandon Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year. His background also includes roles at California State University Long Beach and Virginia Country Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Aida Arreguin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Ameriprise, and currently serves as a Wealth Management Associate at Husami & Associates, which provides accounting, tax, and financial services to family-owned and privately held businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Michael Zenowitz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of FAT CAT GOL LLC, an entity associated with ownership of a catamaran sailboat. 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.

Jaci Iannello is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Seeman Holtz. She serves as a Member at Large on the homeowners association board for Village Townhomes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process and combines planner delivery with online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Richard Armento is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a background that includes long-term roles at Washington Square Securities, DMA Insurance Services Inc., and Annelor Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Armento serves as president of several insurance-related businesses that focus on property and casualty insurance and support independent insurance agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, and supports a multi-platform, complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and third-party partnerships.

Anthony Argy Jr. 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 various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an e-commerce business selling trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining large-scale advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisor role, he owns and operates several businesses including Steven Lee Wealth Management and steve lee, inc, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tae Kim is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. for 22 years prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the County of Orange Auditor Controller's office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery for over 19 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following long tenures at FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Ryan Mouton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has a background that includes various roles dating back to 2011. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of an e-commerce seasoning retail business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and portfolio management services through a large network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios incorporating multiple asset types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Hoang Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2023 to 2025 and held various roles at Bank of America, Bloomingdale’s, Ding Tea, and the University of California, San Diego. 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.