Bradford Dickson is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012, working from the Long Beach, CA office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

William Towne III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs & Co., Inc. Outside of his financial career, he serves as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support customized investment solutions.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Griffin is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Adriana Cox is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and serves as Director of Operations at Seiko Instruments USA. Additionally, she owns Forever and a Day Health, a health and wellness coaching business in Torrance, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates as a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Madelynn Merrill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guggenheim Partners before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Courtney Hobbs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has five years of industry experience and serves as managing partner at Trinity Strategic Partners LLC. Hobbs also operates consulting and insurance businesses under her own name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals and a variety of portfolio management solutions.

Benjamin Sklar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Marhilus Ventures, and Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and partner in Anvara, a company founded by a personal acquaintance. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

John Schober is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Terao is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Redondo Beach, CA, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 21 years of industry experience, including nine years at Triad Advisors LLC and a year at SII Investments, Inc., before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has a 50% ownership stake in Premier Strategic Capital Inc., operating as Riviera Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing its own research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Benjamin Goldberg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Long Beach Century Club supporting athletics, participates on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and is a committee member for the City of Huntington Beach evaluating local infrastructure. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Charles Cline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Flor Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Dreamy Dolls LLC, a cosmetic business specializing in eyelash extensions. 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 solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Phillip Schafer is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill, spanning a total of 17 years. Schafer holds a 50% ownership in Compass Wealth Management LLC, a business unrelated to his primary firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements tailored to client needs and integrated with multiple financial product offerings.

John Lewis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for Questar Capital Corporation from 2014 to 2018. He also operates a tax preparation business alongside his advisory duties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Albert Aiad is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates High Society, a music publishing business. 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.

Edgar Galicia is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent five years with J.P. Morgan Securities. 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, utilizing research and analytics to evaluate investment options based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Dylan Nobuhara is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC. He is based in Manhattan Beach, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers access to a broad range of products through its affiliation with J.P. Morgan’s broader broker-dealer and banking organization.

Roy Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Citibank, and Prime Equity Management. 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, and institutional investors.

Kim Richardson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Hermosa Beach, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Advisor Group since 2014 and Cetera Advisors Networks and Cetera Financial Group since 2011. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.