Joshua Kondo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously had a 19-year career in education spanning several schools and universities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Michael Hardin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management services. His investment advisory practice focuses on delivering personalized strategies that address the unique ambitions and priorities of his clients. Michael’s areas of expertise include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, and Portfolio Management Services. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System.

Shawn Gruver is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a royalty stream from his father’s book. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jaime Garcia is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively in financial and tax advisory roles, including long tenures at Avantax and Investax-related firms. Garcia serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and providing access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Philip Blum is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Kevin Khu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citibank and Citigroup before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally broadcasts live gameplay on Twitch. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Goguen is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is Vice Chair of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, overseeing membership renewals and subgroup meetings. 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 nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Lazaro Osorio Pichinte is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, investment strategies, retirement, and income strategies. His approach emphasizes identifying client goals and fostering strong client relationships to achieve effective results. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before his current position. Prior to that, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Royal Alliance Associates from 2021 to 2022. Lazaro holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Lazaro has interests in camping, cooking and baking, movies, parenthood, photography, and surfing.

Nadia Baig is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investment, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investment from 2021 to 2024. Nadia's professional experience also includes positions as a Financial Consultant at ETRADE from 2020 to 2021, a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2020, and a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2015 to 2017. In her role, Nadia partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans that are customized to the unique goals and needs of each client and their family. She emphasizes the importance of understanding her clients thoroughly and conducting in-depth analyses to build tailored financial strategies aimed at achieving their desired lifestyles. Nadia holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in providing financial and insurance-related advice.

Alfonso Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and Essex National Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a horse racing operation in Inglewood, CA. 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 offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house research and third-party analytics.

Amy Kaufman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cypress, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Meeder Advisory Services, Cetera, Summit Brokerage Services, and First Allied Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a broad network of investment adviser representatives and employing various investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Antonio Olvera is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Cetera, he worked at AIG for two years and has held multiple roles within the Cetera network since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Abraham Jaimes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and various capital investment firms. 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.

Blake Vogelsang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, with 4 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and also serves as a board member of the California Surf Club. He is involved as a partner in retail and online sales businesses named Redmond Life and Armra. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Jason Solano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Le Mieux Cosmetics and Afterburn Fitness prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018. 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 when recommending strategies. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Amy Voong is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of Love You Matcha Cookies, a baked goods business. 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.

Steven Lew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, D.A. Davidson & Co., Crowell Weedon & Co., and UBS Financial Services. Lew also engages in non-variable insurance activities related to investments in Huntington Beach, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bradley Gustafson is a Financial Consultant with experience at Fidelity Investments, where he held roles including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, Relationship Manager in 2022, and Workplace Planning Associate from 2021 to 2022. In his current role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities and collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans aimed at their long-term goals. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his professional qualifications in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Bradley enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, attending concerts, playing golf, exploring outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Jabez Rocha is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Artesia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Rocha is a co-founder and secretary of the Manzanilla Foundation, a Christian nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.