Ryan O'Keefe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010 and is also involved in hospitality operations through a catering and event support role outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Gustavo Rivera is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Rivera has also served on the University Heights Middle School Site Council and played in the Moreno Valley Community Band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Rosemarie Borson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Chaffey FCU, Anaheim Glass, FSC Securities Corporation, and operating a bookkeeping business since 2011. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment options and operational tools.

Maitram Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Nguyen worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase, with a combined tenure from 2011 to 2021. 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 utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Sina Tahamzadeh is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, utilizing a model-driven investment approach and access to third-party asset managers.

Natalie Barron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where she has worked since 2004. She has 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of her advisory role, she leads the Long Beach chapter of Provisors, a professional networking organization, and volunteers on event planning committees for nonprofit and healthcare organizations including Able ARTS Work and the Memorial Medical Center Foundation. She also serves as a continuing education sponsor and presenter for the CFP Board. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-driven asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Kiester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Rainier Radoc is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, Grape Modern Wealth Management, and JP Richardson Financial Services. Radoc is also involved with Rsquared FS LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Standard Chartered Bank, and HBL Asset Management. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Go is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, Dana worked at firms including Securities America and Invest Financial Corporation. Dana operates under SoCal Wealth Management as a DBA for the LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jonathon Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. He is based in Anaheim, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Owen Malcolm is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and experience in the industry since 2022. He previously worked at TD Direct Investing from 2015 to 2024. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he has two years of tenure with Merrill. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jaime Trujillo Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, following a 12-year tenure at Bank of America. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wendy Behner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC prior to her current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm combines proprietary research and planning tools with multiple financial product options and referral channels.

Cory Kleinschmit is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he partners with clients to build financial plans and provides investment guidance tailored to their specific situations. Cory focuses on creating tax-efficient investing strategies aimed at building, growing, and protecting wealth through long-term client relationships. His professional experience includes various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2012 to 2014 and Financial Representative from 2010 to 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, Cory worked as a Licensed Banker at JP Morgan Chase in 2010, an Institutional Client Associate at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2008 to 2010, and a Mortgage Banker at Bank of America from 2007 to 2008. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Cory has personal interests in beach activities, concerts, family activities, food, golf, and traveling.

Alexander Folken is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Fidelity, NY Life, and Avantax. Folken is also involved with Husami & Associates, where he assists with wealth management, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Max Zelaya is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at CitiGroup, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of finance, he operated a catering business for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and various operational tools.

Leticia Miramontes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, including two separate tenures at Merrill totaling 12 years. 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.

Brian Matz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wedbush Securities, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is the owner of Matz Wealth Management, Inc., an outside business, and serves as a trustee for a personal trust. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of advisory models, including third-party and proprietary solutions tailored to client risk tolerance and needs.

Mario Picarelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, previously working at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. He serves on the finance committee of St. Joseph Catholic School in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large network of advisors and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.