Richard Marcus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brad Baumann is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. His prior roles include positions at Fortress Retirement, Inc., OneWest Bank/CIT, and operating his own advisory practice. He holds an inactive California Real Estate Broker license. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Kojin is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Quintus Investment Counsel. Outside of finance, he has experience with the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows and has been involved with the University of California, Riverside Athletic Department. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Eric Haupt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 51 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and operating his own firm, Eric R. Haupt, as well as long-term involvement with Haupt Insurance Services and other insurance-related businesses. He serves as president of the nonprofit Friends of the Agoura Hills Library. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides financial advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options across several program structures.

Linda Reigel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nicholas Gormley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Monica, CA, with 31 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Morgan Stanley since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Jason Sands is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as Chairman on the Board of Directors for The Park Players, a community organization in Newbury Park, CA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Lyndon Grey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Emily Damiano is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on partnering with clients to establish long-term financial plans. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2004, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Senior Director of Business Development, Senior Compliance Advisor, Branch Service Manager, Investor Center Investment Representative, Investor Center Financial Representative, and Premium Services Representative. Her extensive experience within Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, covering leadership, business development, compliance, and client advisory functions. Emily holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client services.

Cindy Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business making handcrafted bath products. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gabriel Armancas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Eastsider Referrals Group, a business networking organization that hosts monthly mixers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Jonathan Hernandez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions supported by an integrated operational structure.

Elizabeth Toscan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in essential oil education and sales through doTerra, creates needlework patterns, and operates a pet sitting service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and scenario modeling without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Zachary Lovley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023, both based in Woodland Hills, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Hutten is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2002 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hutten is involved with ProVisors BNI Group as a group leader assistant and has ownership interests in RPH Strategies, LLC and Westlake Private Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, utilizing a broad planning menu and proprietary research and tools. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, providing multiple compensation arrangements for its advisors.

Justin Sayegh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners and professionals to provide personalized financial strategies and long-term guidance aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. Justin's approach integrates disciplined financial planning with tailored wealth management strategies, supported by the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Justin is committed to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions by offering proactive guidance and customized strategies. Justin holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California system and is currently pursuing a Master's in Wealth Management from Columbia University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and speaks English and Arabic. Outside of work, Justin enjoys basketball, chess, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Brandon Perdue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC and UBS Financial Services. 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 to inform its recommendations.

Kai Cogswell is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, located in Westlake Village, CA. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages KJC Investments Inc., an investment-related business based in Santa Barbara. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad array of fee-based financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools, with a focus on various specialized planning areas for clients meeting certain net-worth criteria.

James Bruno is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has extensive prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms dating back to 1986. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a commissioner on the City of Thousand Oaks Council on Aging. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ryan Deptula is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.