Joseph D'arrigo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC, as well as positions in academia at San Jose State University and the University of California, Santa Cruz. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

William Dramis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan firms since 2011, including roles at JPMORGAN Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Brian Beldham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Ares Management Capital Markets and City National Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Nora Nosaka is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Outside of investment advising, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Conor Friedle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Herold And Lantern Investments, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience in the catering and fitness industries. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kyle Tarver is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as positions outside the financial industry. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Vanessa Pocock is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She is a Certified Financial Planner with over a decade of experience in financial guidance and wealth planning. Prior to her current role, Vanessa worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2017 and at Valic from 2011 to 2016. Vanessa's background includes experience as an attorney, which informs her comprehensive approach to financial planning. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys travel and spending time with her daughter and son.

Arielle Jaffe is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her work history includes roles at Investacorp Advisory Services, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Securities America, and multiple entities within the Cetera network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

Curtis Kurtz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakewood, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, Kurtz serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, chairs its Finance Committee, and participates in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Los Altos United Methodist Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Oscar Izaguirre is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in El Segundo, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. 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, and various institutional investors.

Kelly Kohagura is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. Kelly is associated with RSKT LLC, a business interest of her spouse. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ian Riley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Edward Rakosky is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique financial goals of his clients. His expertise spans a variety of areas including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment sectors. Edward holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York and a Master's Degree from Pepperdine University. Outside of his professional duties, Edward is involved in his community and currently serves as President of the Saint John Bosco Homerun Club. His personal interests include a wide range of outdoor and athletic activities such as baseball, basketball, biking, football, golfing, racquetball, rock climbing, running, and yoga, as well as spending time with his family.

Thomas Muscarella is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Fidelity Investments, and IHT Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Marissa Roncancio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Based in Long Beach, CA, she has been with Morgan Stanley since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Dicorato is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also served seven years in the US Coast Guard. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caprice Collins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and currently serves as an attorney at Collins Law Group. Collins is also the owner of Collins Financial Group and holds a real estate broker license in California, though she has not actively used it since 2006. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and maintains significant assets under management with a large network of independent advisors.

Layne Tally is a Wealth Management Advisor and the lead advisor with The Tally/Saltzman Group, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team based in Santa Monica. He works closely with business owners, executives, professionals, and their families to pursue unique financial goals through tailored strategies and precise implementation. His approach includes investment management, cash-flow analysis, retirement strategies, trust and estate planning services, education savings, and access to lending solutions through Bank of America. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2007, Layne has held positions with Morgan Stanley, Trust Company of the West, and Transamerica before joining Merrill Lynch in 2011. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He offers a tax-sensitive perspective on investing, retirement, and wealth transfer, working in concert with clients' external advisors. Layne is actively involved in his community, serving as an Executive Board Member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles and as Resource Development Committee Chair at the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mason Preston is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has work experience in various service and hospitality roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Panama Joes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ashley Model is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.