William Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients having discretion over implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Jesse Hinojosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and concurrently affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, with an investment menu that notably includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Quartarone is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the West Village Homeowners Association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments within a large, integrated platform.

Michelle Hur is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their priorities and collaborates to develop customized financial plans that align with their needs and objectives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Michelle worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. Michelle emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships with her clients, focusing on trust, reliability, and professional competence. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance.

Brandon Higa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of finance, he is an officer of Big Head Productions and an active SAG-AFTRA actor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning tools and a range of investment offerings.

Micah Willis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2018, he worked at Merrill Lynch for one year and was involved with the Port Theater and Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kenneth Whittenbury is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, with 17 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an income property in Bullhead City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rendi Wijaya is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015 and previously operated his own advisory practice from 2009 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Roy Seto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clinomics and involvement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Sophia Rosa is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, and has three years of industry experience. Her career history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, KeyBank, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services across retail and institutional markets with various investment and planning resources.

Christian Flores is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He previously worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as an Investment Support Representative at both CUNA Brokerage and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022. Christian focuses on understanding his clients and their families by partnering with them to co-create personalized plans aimed at meeting their specific needs and goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Christian's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, parenthood, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Dominick Divine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and INVEST Financial Corp. He also manages an advisory business with California Credit Union. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement planning and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware strategies.

Thomas Aguna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ahmad Husami is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1 St Global Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Husami is also trustee and beneficiary of the Sun Shine Trust and has longstanding involvement with his own financial planning practice, Husami & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable strategies.

Andrej Simunac is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in El Segundo, California. He works closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, including professionals such as doctors, dentists, CPAs, attorneys, as well as executives and business owners. Andrej aims to help clients assess their readiness for financial freedom by integrating various aspects of their financial lives, including investments, wealth planning, lending, cash-flow, wealth transfer, and savings. Since beginning his career in banking and wealth management in 2006, Andrej has accumulated over fifteen years of experience. He started as a Licensed Banker at Wells Fargo before joining Merrill in 2011. After a period as a Private Banker at Wells Fargo, he returned to Merrill in 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Management from California State University Northridge and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrej is fluent in Serbo-Croatian, German, and English. Outside of his professional role, Andrej enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He engages in outdoor activities such as paddling, kayaking, running, hiking, and backpacking in the Sierras. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, he also enjoys traveling and is knowledgeable about destinations like Croatia and Mexico. Andrej donates blood as part of his community involvement.

Miles Irish is a financial advisor with Merrill in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Running2win.com, a running training log website that serves elite, collegiate, and high school cross country teams. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Daniel McDermott is a financial advisor at Osaic with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a retail business focused on weightlifting equipment and coaching. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer tailored investment solutions across various asset classes.

Vishal Chandra is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop financial and retirement plans aimed at creating financial peace of mind. He brings experience from previous roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, as well as a position as Sales Representative at Osaic Institutions. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial planning and advising. Vishal's professional background spans several years within the financial services industry, focusing on client relationship management and personalized financial strategies. Outside of his professional duties, Vishal enjoys a variety of personal interests including bowling, family activities, fitness, hiking, movies, and painting.

Dimitri Glavas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production as a business owner. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.