Timothy Tanner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Western International Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an agent in accident, health, life, and variable insurance and maintains a passive partnership in ATM Merchant Services, LLC, a company specializing in ATM transaction processing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Patrick Meyer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc from 2017 to 2022. From 2014 to 2017, he served as a Financial Advisor at McAdam LLC. Patrick holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to advise clients on financial strategies involving insurance products. His professional experience spans various financial advisory roles, providing him with a broad understanding of financial planning and client service.

Scott Gilbert is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for nine years. Gilbert is also president of Scott Gilbert Productions Inc., a photo and film production company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment platforms and tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Angela Liu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Safavi Group, LLC, Lusha Liu, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dwight Beasley Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Michelle Fenske is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2022 and previously spent seven years with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary capital market assumptions and global research to tailor client plans.

Chikako Kashino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cetera who has 30 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a financial services business under the name Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc., and holds a life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance license. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with various program structures.

Thomas Gray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Redondo Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015 and concurrently maintains a role with Pension Technology Insurance Services, Inc. since 1984. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad array of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jesse Mellema is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held positions in various healthcare and physical therapy organizations as well as experience in the restaurant industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a research-driven and quantitative investment process that includes model portfolio construction and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Beth Roach is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in DBR Holdings LLC, a real estate investment venture she operates with her husband. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm operates with both broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations and delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Sonia Yearian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in financial services since 1988, initially serving as a Vice President and International Trust Officer in Private Client Services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2005, Sonia has held various roles including International Financial Advisor, Assistant Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Bank Team Financial Advisor before assuming her current position. Sonia’s expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, as well as individual and corporate investment strategy. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Sonia earned her High School Diploma/GED from Pima Community College. Residing in Tucson with her husband and two children, Sonia prioritizes giving back to the community through involvement with local schools, charities, and communities. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Johanna Mc Gee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in offering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the changing market conditions, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch and banking solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Her practice includes guiding professionals, business owners, and families through key financial decisions across investment, retirement planning, cash flow management, alternative investments, and lending access. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Johanna holds designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and she completed an Accredited Certificate Program from American Junior College. She focuses on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, socially responsible investing, and women and wealth. Residing in the South Bay since 2000, Johanna is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as Baby2baby and Feed My Starving Children. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, outdoor activities, live music, dancing, hiking, music, painting, soccer, table tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Miguel Lazarte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Grayson Enterprise, and JPMorgan Chase Bank prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew De Montagnac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Starbucks Coffee Company and Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Suzanne Widor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 16 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

Arthur Feld is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Jacob Kinney is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Kinney serves as a vestry member at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church and assists with fundraising and community outreach for the Malibu Community Labor Exchange. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and conducts periodic reviews without accepting discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

Zoya Lechtholz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Republic and Oppenheimer prior to joining Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in private equity financing, providing capital to a direct lender focused on real estate development. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Marco Tolento is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with experience across multiple firms in the accounting and financial services industries since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at firms including Jtrf Inc, Teherani & Velez LLP, and Matika Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Audrey Stansbury is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Manhattan Beach, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.