Douglas Waisner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Westlake Financial Group Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Joseph Cappuccino is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Wealth Enhancement & Preservation, and Galt Financial Group. He is also the owner and president of Cappuccino, Inc., a support company related to his advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, using analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals. The firm serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Jae Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wamu Investments Inc. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Biscoe is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He completed his education at San Diego State University and has worked in various educational roles prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, supporting clients in their financial decision-making.

Gregory Shamoon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., Citibank, N.A., UBS, and Amgen Incorporated. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in their recommendations.

Ryan Spivak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he worked for the Tregan Golf Academy. 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.

Ian Francis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. Prior to this role, he held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Ian is committed to helping clients feel confident and in control of their financial futures by listening carefully, simplifying complex decisions, and providing clear guidance aligned with their goals and values. Outside of his professional work, Ian enjoys a variety of activities including food exploration, football, scuba diving, skiing, table tennis, and traveling.

Dylan Del Re is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and also has affiliations with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and California State University Channel Islands. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Cassandra Mettlen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, ISSQUARED, Inc., and Starnet Data Design, Inc. Cassandra is involved in Artiea Capital Management, a business related to her LPL work. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Cody Mathis is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Central Relationship Manager, and currently Planning Consultant. Cody holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to assist clients with insurance-related financial planning. His professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning services. Outside of his professional role, Cody enjoys fishing, golf, sailing, snowboarding, surfing, and spending time with his pets.

Kseniya Tsipis is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robbins & Lloyd Mortgage Inc, UnionBanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning services.

James Dryden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Dryden owns and operates a photography business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services using firm research and planning tools, with clients able to implement recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Kaelen Perushek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked in the Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has nine years of experience with the La Canada Unified School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, using structured processes and firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Peter Dahabreh is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Harvard University. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Pasha Worldwide LLC, a dropshipping e-commerce business specializing in furniture, lamps, and home library products. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Alan Durlester is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust in Sherman Oaks, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Bernstein is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at FSC Securities Corporation for over two decades before joining OSAIC in 2023. Bernstein is also a licensed pilot and instructor with a small aviation business. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Richard Groscost is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Claremont, CA, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, he holds a partial ownership stake in an inherited environmental testing facility through ChemHistory LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, and advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Yung Yi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Yi worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC for eight years. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Brodsky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Broad Sky LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management techniques and firm-supported research.

Steven Hornstein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. Prior to joining Cetera, he spent nine years at Avantax Advisory Services and has operated Hornstein Law Offices since 2002. Outside of advising, he practices law with a focus on estate planning, serves on various nonprofit boards including the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills, and is the author of a book on estate planning documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to multiple investment strategies through a large network of independent advisors and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection across diverse program structures.