Benjamin Laetsch is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Monica, CA, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at the University of Southern California from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Velarde Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Premier America Credit Union and LPL Financial. Velarde also operates Velarde Wealth Partners, a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Eduardo Mora Donato is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at SURA Asset Management and several academic institutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

James Frew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. He is also involved in managing his own investment and non-investment business entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced research capabilities.

Eric Silvestre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Western International Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Belkin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO and business owner of a chemical company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lars Jorgensen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service geared toward individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic automation overseen by committees to deliver these recommendations, primarily for assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Daniel Khoury is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and CitiBank prior to joining his current firm. Outside of finance, he has experience working at California Lutheran University and Urbane Cafe. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Juan Hoke is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at The Vanguard Group and in multiple other roles prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process and centralized due diligence to offer customized advice on approved funds and strategies.

Scott Hansen is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a baseball umpire for Little League District 63 in Ventura, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus, serving institutional clients with tailored solutions.

Steve Felsen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Axa Advisors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches financial literacy to students through local recreation districts and a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jordan Swift is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing customized financial planning services to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jordan began his career at Bank of America in 2008 before moving to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010, and subsequently joining the Bachman-Herron group in 2014. He holds a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from the University of California, Channel Islands, and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Simi Valley, California, Jordan spends his free time exploring the state with his wife Elizabeth and their son Ezekiel. He is also active in his local church and enjoys outdoor activities and sports such as basketball, camping, chess, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, traveling, and volleyball.

Oscar Alvarenga Menjivar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working at Wilmington University and College of the Canyons. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bobbi Barbera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement with Women In Insurance & Financial Services and Naifa. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Lazar is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has a background that includes over two decades at Avantax and his own accounting firm, Lazar and Company Certified Public Accountants, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of CPayroll, Inc. and holds board responsibilities for Guardians of RHD, where he manages financial recordkeeping and tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Alexander Ary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, EZ-NetTools, and Brigham Young University - Idaho. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jose Coreas is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Postmates, Castillo Realty Group, and Bank of America. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a range of investment products.

Oscar Rodriguez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on cultivating and maintaining client relationships with individuals and their families. He collaborates with clients to help them understand their financial goals and aspirations using a broad range of financial tools and resources. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase, Wealth Advisor Associate at Morgan Stanley, Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase, and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo. His professional experience spans from 2006 to the present, covering multiple aspects of banking and wealth advisory services. Oscar holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in baseball, football, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Shirley Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a driver for Uber and HopSkipDrive, a transportation service for children. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Zachary Frangos is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience since joining the firm in 1982. A 1977 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, he served as an officer on active duty and in the reserves for 19 years. Zach holds an MBA in Finance from Old Dominion University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager, providing clients with personalized portfolio management and estate planning advice, including the construction and discretionary management of defined investment strategies utilizing individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party options. Zach advises individuals, families, and businesses on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income. His professional affiliations include serving as a former Director and Investment Advisory Committee Chairman of the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Additionally, he is an Admissions Partner for the Coast Guard Academy, connecting the institution with prospective cadets. Zach participates in community organizations including the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, and National Breast Cancer Foundation. He is an Eagle Scout and has served as Scoutmaster and Committee Chairman for Troop 604 in Moorpark, where he resides with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys boating, skiing, and swimming. He emphasizes a client-focused approach, working one-on-one to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals.