Steven Kern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Kern owns and manages a wine collection. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools combined with investment committee data to support its advisory process.

Mark Nordbrock is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, previously working at Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Nordbrock is an attorney and serves as a trustee for an immediate family trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage services.

John Mcnamee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and First Republic Investment Management. He serves as a director and investment committee member on the board of the Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization focused on social and economic change. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a centralized due-diligence framework. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brandon Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Tunnell is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has prior experience at Ameriprise, Comerica, Unionbanc Investment Services, Matrix Private Capital Group, and City National Rochdale. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, using firm research, planning tools, and simulation models to deliver tailored recommendations across a broad range of planning areas.

Kevin Fusco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018, following earlier roles at TransPerfect. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Tina Ranjbar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and has prior work experience in diverse roles including positions at Collection 18, Chick-fil-A, IT'SUGAR, and Baruch College. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Zancanaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent marketing executive for Melaleuca, Inc., a direct consumer natural products provider. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sara Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Beverly Hills, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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.

Kirk Lombard is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Lombard is also involved in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance activities alongside his advisory work. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joel Simaie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Versa Capital Inc. and Wells Fargo. 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.

Olga Kapitskaya is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets resources.

Joseph Pena is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020, following prior roles at U.S. Bank and Office Depot. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Daniel Klein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cameron Garemani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Compass and The Morris Design Group/Morris Home and Estate Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and analyses to support client objectives.

Brian Ludwick is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sun Tung Van is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, JP Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He is also an Enrolled Agent since 2022, although he does not engage in tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized team that collaborates with advisors to provide written recommendations and ongoing guidance focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Lally is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and First Republic Investment Management. He is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations through a non-discretionary program.

Mercedes Guevara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she spent time at California State University Northridge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Nogosa Atekha is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. Atekha's professional background includes experience with William Blair and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, alongside time spent in education roles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and emphasizes an integrated approach with centralized custody and operational support.