John Barry II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation, USI Securities, Inc., and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. Outside of advisory work, he manages operations for his son's rock and roll band, Rec Hall. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Amit Mody is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and several sports management and food-related companies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Garrett Roberts is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2026 and previously held roles at Mosaic Medical Beverly Hills, Gap, Inc., and the UCSB Disabled Students Program. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Stan Stopsky is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in El Segundo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2019, he worked at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2013 to 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jaime Nyssen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, Jaime worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and spent seven years at DeCarlo Optometry. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Essam Elia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Since 2025, he has been an owner and partner in SpaceX, involved with space exploration, rocket development, and satellite systems. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while relying on an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Vincent Fierro is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redondo Beach, CA, where he has worked for 14 years. His entire industry experience has been with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Diaz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a varied background including roles in the food service and retail sectors. 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 advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sean Tompkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kinecta Wealth Management, Premier America Credit Union, and LPL Financial. Tompkins is also involved with Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Salvador Valdovinos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and Behavior Frontiers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jeremy Truong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Amanda Kimoto is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of 1915 Park View LLC, a real estate LLC managing a single rental property. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Martinez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial. He also spent several years in full-time education before entering the financial services industry. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and brokerage services.

Aaron Haitin is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been since 2025. He partners with clients using a holistic approach to better understand and plan accordingly to their financial goals. Prior to this role, he held positions at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, Aaron's professional experience includes working as an Associate at Cordillera Consulting Group between 2021 and 2022, a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2020, and an Associate at Cordillera Consultores from 2018 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional activities, Aaron has personal interests in baseball, camping, cooking and baking, running, scuba diving, and traveling.

Joy Milan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by first understanding her clients’ families, financial situations, and priorities. Joy works closely with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies that can adapt to changing needs and market conditions. She leverages the investment expertise of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients’ financial lives. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Joy has held roles including commercial insurance agent, compliance officer and general counsel for an SEC-registered investment advisor, securities analyst, risk management consultant, and commercial property and casualty underwriter. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and strategies for managing new wealth, among others. She holds professional designations such as Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joy earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and her B.A. from Smith College. She is involved with the Women’s Missionary Society at the AME Church and serves as a Better Money Habits Champion for Bank of America. Outside of work, Joy enjoys cooking, music, reading, running, and participating in marathons.

Geoff Delahanty is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakewood, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Ball Girls Baseball Corporation, an organization that facilitates competitive baseball training and events for girls and women. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses across diverse planning areas. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services, providing ongoing reviews while not accepting discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

David Bassett Parkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

James Manion is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Richard Sloss is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and previously spent nine years at Edward Jones and three years at Paychex Inc. 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 that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Brian Burnett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for four years and has been associated with SchoolsFirst FCU since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he also performs delivery driving for DoorDash. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.