Mark Krogulski is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016. His work is based in Seal Beach, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ricardo Ramirez is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Lakewood, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America and Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Daniel Pagilagan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and employs diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluation.

Daniel Osorio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab in various roles since 2018, as well as at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Wells Fargo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Carmen Davison is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she is involved with House of Carmen, LLC, where she works as a designer, wholesale manufacturer, and consultant. 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 combines research from its own investment institute and third-party sources and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Myers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Outside of financial advising, Myers works as a ski instructor at Mountain High Ski Resort, where he designs and implements individualized learning programs. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure supports a large client base with centralized supervision, custody, and a distinctive approach combining strategic asset allocation and alternative investment due diligence.

James Vogel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Parcion Private Wealth, among other roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and offers a range of services delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Bryan Casserly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with various entities under the Cetera umbrella since 2012, including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, integrating affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodians.

Belinda Dawson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012. 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, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Bridgette Nicholson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 a range of individuals and institutions.

Reece Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at TSG Wealth Management and has diverse work experience including roles at Fitness 19 and Trader Joe's. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jacob Lowry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with various Cetera entities since 2019 and previously worked at Fisher Investments from 2016 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Daniela Erman is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and operated Erman Retirement Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an appointed board member for Jewish Long Beach, a nonprofit focused on preserving Jewish life and strengthening community advocacy. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms, and offers employer-facing retirement plan consulting and education.

Patrick Severo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously spent eight years with City National Bank. He was formerly the owner of a liquor cap dispenser business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements tailored investment strategies through a mix of internal and external managers and offers a variety of account structures and alternative investments.

Philip Kavesh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Kavesh is also the sole owner of the Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis, Inc., which specializes in tax and estate planning, and is involved with Ultimate Estate Planner, Inc., a company providing training and materials to estate planning professionals. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Kenneth Stewart is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include work at Children's HopeChest and Biola University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm catering to over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Saeideh Mahinfar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for both non-discretionary and discretionary management, including unique offerings like insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Barbara Fleming is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Fleming currently works out of Long Beach, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling to assist clients, offering both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Henry is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he has worked in roles including at Fitness 19 and American National Pacific Property and Casualty. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Blair Maley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Maley worked in various roles across the hospitality and education sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.