Ricardo Avila is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of 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 provides a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

John Mcauliffe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, including over nine years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steve Warriner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Santa Paula, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance and operates Warriner Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, with advice implemented through various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas De La O is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2008, and is also involved with Aqua Flo Supply, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Additionally, he receives compensation for referrals related to loan products, home security, and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Anna Kotula is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017. Outside of finance, Kotula is a licensed physical therapist and owner of a private practice, Ojai Valley Physical Therapy, and serves on the board of the Ojai Art Center Theater Branch, where she is chair. She also teaches dance and core strength classes at the Ojai Valley Athletic Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focusing on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jorge Lozano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2014 in various roles across Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Morgan Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Olga Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a real estate license and is involved in multi-family and commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-based recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brian Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Franklin, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ivan Chen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at JP Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Northwestern Mutual, City National Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and AIG. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Budget Committee of the Humane Society of Ventura County and assists as Treasurer-Analyst for Ojai Valley Democrats; he also manages accounting functions for a health and wellness center owned by his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Kennedy is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He previously worked at D.A. Davidson & Co for 11 years and Merrill for 2 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with AVENNDI LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by numerous tools and a large network of advisors.

John Bowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. and Ameriprise before returning to LPL Financial. He also manages Bowers Investment Management, Inc., a separate investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants with a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Jeannie Balmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Sarah Saito is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm incorporates quantitative modeling and ESG criteria in its investment process and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Jessie Hawkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the United Way of Ventura County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate strategy services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and implements a structured planning process using firm‑approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Bahram Khafajizadeh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and is also affiliated with Premier America Credit Union and Goodwill Home Health Services. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small business selling cars as a hobby and owns a home-based child daycare. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Linda Scipione is a financial advisor based in Oxnard, CA, affiliated with Stifel. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. She also serves as a trustee for a non-family trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Patricia O Sullivan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at MFS Investment Management and Boston Financial Data Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Plato Guerre is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Pro.Act Wealth Solutions, LLC, and Icm. He is the owner of Pro.Act Wealth Solutions, where he developed proprietary software to manage client portfolios through his Wealth Management Platform. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and managed accounts that utilize both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Paige Overton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1997. Outside of advising, she also serves as a notary. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.