Richard Groscost is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Claremont, CA, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, he holds a partial ownership stake in an inherited environmental testing facility through ChemHistory LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, and advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jason Gietter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant lacrosse coach at Harvard-Westlake High School and is involved in family businesses, including advising on operations for Bindr Interactive Incorporated and providing guidance to Applied Building Solutions, Incorporated. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

David Brodsky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Broad Sky LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management techniques and firm-supported research.

Steven Hornstein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. Prior to joining Cetera, he spent nine years at Avantax Advisory Services and has operated Hornstein Law Offices since 2002. Outside of advising, he practices law with a focus on estate planning, serves on various nonprofit boards including the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills, and is the author of a book on estate planning documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to multiple investment strategies through a large network of independent advisors and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection across diverse program structures.

Carlos Gil Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Kay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Simi Valley, CA, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2021. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Tatiana Barry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones in Westlake Village, CA. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, she owns and manages a rental property in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Rockel is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2020, following four years at UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Ari Brozki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has recently started his career in the financial industry, joining Morgan Stanley in 2026 after roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and several other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Arreguin Valencia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at CSU, Fresno and Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Merrill, along 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.

Abby Goldstein is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Goldstein serves as a FINRA arbitrator outside of her advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of financial planning and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ronald Masino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services directly to individuals as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jacob Yashar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at California Health Benefit Exchange and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, where he has worked since 1981. He is also involved in marketing individual medical insurance outside of his advisory duties. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment programs. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product offerings through an integrated platform.

Hugh Fisher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Simi Valley, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Glenn Palamides is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hollywood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, along 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.

James Lyon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2006. Lyon maintains a minority ownership interest in two firms from which he previously resigned as an employee in 2006, with no current involvement in their management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Edward Vukmirovich is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and was previously affiliated with Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. and Foreside Financial Services LLC for 16 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Paul Felten is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for over 10 years and brings experience in helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their priorities and the dynamic market environment. Paul focuses on areas including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management, among others. Beginning his career in financial services in 2010, Paul is the third generation of Felten family financial advisors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Santa Barbara and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul also actively participates in community volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Paul enjoys baseball, cooking, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Richard Sinderbrand is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Pruco Securities, Prudential Advisors, Advantage Capital Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has authored a non-fiction book. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Laura Garcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.