Vanessa Escobar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC. 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 in its investment recommendations.

Paul Kennedy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in oil and gas royalties through Warren E&P Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. Their advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Adam Hammer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising in 1996 and has experience spanning several firms, including PaineWebber-UBS Financial Services from 1998 to 2007 before joining Merrill Lynch in 2007. Adam works closely with firm specialists to provide clients with a range of services such as portfolio and asset management, retirement planning, estate and trust consultation, life insurance analysis, educational planning, cash management, and lending solutions through Bank of America. Adam holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from California State University at Northridge, where he made the Dean's List, and a Master's degree in International Economics and Politics from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Adam is licensed through Merrill Life Agency in California and holds an NMLS identification number.

Josue Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Citigroup Global Markets and World Financial Group. Flores is involved in entrepreneurial ventures through Flores Financial Development 8:28. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Gonzalez Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Jar'd LLC, a company that produces pickleball paddles. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Alex Khoshnam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Thrivent Financial, and US Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Valerie Campadonia is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s investment offerings include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, which broaden the typical range of products available to institutional clients.

Ian Brown is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at Thrivent Financial since 2019 and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and West Oak Capital, LLC. Brown holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 and managed-account programs, emphasizing planning without discretionary trading authority and conducting periodic reviews of recommendations.

Steven Fusco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate agreements.

Tyler Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025, as well as experience with Priority Sports and Entertainment and Graziadio Business School. He has also operated a sole proprietorship under his own name since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad 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 structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to assist clients.

Deepak Danavar is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tarzana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in IBOS Inc., a healthcare business focused on medical record electronic chart indexing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dylan Juca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Reliance Partners LLC and Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, as well as work in the hospitality and education sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Bruce Edelsohn is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides both episodic financial planning and a range of investment solutions, emphasizing capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Natalie Schaper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Jerome Aron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities and Financial West Group. He also serves approximately one hour per month on a homeowners association board in Sherman Oaks, CA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Herron is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to develop financial plans that address their personal and business goals, while managing investment portfolios to align with these objectives. Additionally, he oversees the team's financial advisors in developing customized plans and managing assets, contributing his insights to supplement the team's strategies and recommendations. Matthew emphasizes client education to help clients gain confidence in their financial preparedness by understanding how their assets work together to support their goals. Matthew joined The BHB Group at Morgan Stanley in 2005 and transitioned with the group to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009. Before entering the financial advisory field, he worked as an elementary school teacher, an experience that enhanced his communication skills and ability to educate clients effectively. He holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Davis. Matthew lives in Thousand Oaks, California with his wife, Julia, and their two children. Outside of work, he pursues an active and healthy lifestyle with his family and volunteers as a coach for his children's cross-country team.

Daniel Casey is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Westlake Financial Advisors LLC and United Planners' Financial Services. Casey is also an author, educator, and speaker, teaching CFP courses at UCLA Extension and volunteering with AARP to provide tax preparation services for seniors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platforms.

Shomir Mukherjee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 10 years. Mukherjee is involved with Samana Business Design Inc., a business entity related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

James Sevilla is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Edward Cogan is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide wealth management services, including investing, retirement and benefits plans, cash management, and business financing. Mr. Cogan and his team service over 300 corporate retirement plans in California, focusing on a variety of plan types such as 401(k), 403b, SEP, profit sharing, defined benefit, individual 401(k), 529 corporate college saving plans, and IRAs. He holds an internal title of Legacy Retirement Benefit Consultant within Merrill Lynch. Mr. Cogan joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He is also affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Outside of his professional activities, Edward and his wife Michelle have two children and are active in their local community. His community involvement includes participation with Chaminade High School and Middle School, International Trade Education Programs, Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue, Sunrise Little League, and the Union Rescue Mission. His personal interests include basketball, kite surfing, adventure sports, biking, golfing, music, reading, singing, surfing, traveling, and volleyball.