Michael Ramsey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Nuveen Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Ramsey is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, the latter offering a broad range of bank products and services. 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 to support client investment decisions.

Feifei Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Axa. She is based in Irvine, CA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Raguse is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with both OSAIC and Liberty Capital Management since the mid-1990s. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business consulting related to insurance policy reviews and managing technology infrastructure for Liberty Capital Management. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside multiple advisory platforms.

John Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Robert Half and spent time at Auburn University for both employment and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Luke Heynen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked at KHR Associates and Best Buy. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of financial planning services covering topics such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Diane Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of Georgia, and the University of Denver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and provides model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peggy Pinkerton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James Financial Services. Pinkerton has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models as part of its advisory process.

Jared Snyder is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Brea, California, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of finance, he officiates basketball games for the NCAA and other amateur leagues. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operations.

Michael Yanez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Bass Addicts, a club focused on lake conservation and responsible angling. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a discretionary 3(38) investment option, with a broader set of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Aida Arreguin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Ameriprise, and currently serves as a Wealth Management Associate at Husami & Associates, which provides accounting, tax, and financial services to family-owned and privately held businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Joshua Tiffany is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Tiffany has engaged in entrepreneurial activities through Tiffany Inspirations Inc. from 2012 to 2019. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering services through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Amit Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, utilizing model portfolios and AI-driven research methods.

Jaci Iannello is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Seeman Holtz. She serves as a Member at Large on the homeowners association board for Village Townhomes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process and combines planner delivery with online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Richard Armento is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a background that includes long-term roles at Washington Square Securities, DMA Insurance Services Inc., and Annelor Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Armento serves as president of several insurance-related businesses that focus on property and casualty insurance and support independent insurance agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, and supports a multi-platform, complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and third-party partnerships.

Anthony Argy Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an e-commerce business selling trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining large-scale advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tae Kim is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. for 22 years prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Peter Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America Corporation for five years. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joaquin Browning is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Kalaveras. 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.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the County of Orange Auditor Controller's office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery for over 19 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Lorna Rein is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Denver, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America Corporation from 2014 to 2022 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.