Austin Arata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that partners with advisors like Austin to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Olson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Torrance, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VectorUSA, Relocity, Inc., Data Analysis Inc., and Kforce Inc. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and a range of management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Cory Mak is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Manhattan Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working with Bank of America, N.A. from 2017 through 2026. Prior to his current role, he also worked briefly in the retail and hospitality sectors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Cervantes is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having previously been employed at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mai Park is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Mai worked for Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2025. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Tom Aguilera Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been associated with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU for over 19 and 26 years respectively. Aguilera also serves as a financial advisor at SchoolsFirst FCU. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers additional financial products and services through affiliated entities.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors, where he worked for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment products.

Jaron Tsukamoto is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Bishop & Co., and Island Insurance Companies LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Amanda Hiatt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and board member for the Neptunian Woman's Club, a nonprofit focused on charitable, educational, cultural, and civic services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Their Institutional Consulting Services offer customized, non-discretionary advice delivered by a specialized team of Wealth Advisors.

Roobina Yahya is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Yahya holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that include scenario modeling without individual security recommendations.

John Tran is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an Amazon publishing business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Victoria Vargas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Yelp for six years and Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brian Klimke is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is associated with Cetera and has held roles at various Cetera entities since 2013, as well as positions at Tower Square Investment Management LLC and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Alexander Reuben is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. He is also associated with Jonathon P. Reuben, CPA An Accountancy Corporation in a non-investment related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a wide range of advisory programs and brokerage services.

Kyle Brancato is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of Torque & Title Solutions, a business facilitating vehicle purchases for dealerships and individuals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple areas, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Ryan Gill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Waldorf Estoria and attended Arizona State University. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raul Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. Hernandez is also active as an advisor with BMO Bank NA. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology to serve a diverse client base.

Howard Marchbanks III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Innovative Employee Solutions, James Dumbeck, United Church Of God, and Waddell & Reed. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.