Vanessa Serrato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2017 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., where she served from 2017 to 2020, and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Serrato serves on the Board of Directors for The Coalition for Family Harmony and is also a notary. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support these plans and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Olivia Peterson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Stoll is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera since 1999 and operates his own CPA firm specializing in income tax planning and preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jakob Balcom is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a business focused on investment property research and decision-making. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joseph Centurioni is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, JNL Stainless Inc, and The Pacific Bridge Companies. His background also includes roles in education and sports organizations. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andres Escobar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following 11 years at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Dennis Crispin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust in Thousand Oaks, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach includes investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and incorporates a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Darley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of rental real estate in California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a wide range of investment and planning services.

Afshin Safavi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans directly as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jason Griffin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Royal Alliance Associates and Regal Advisory Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates tax preparation services through Griffin and Associates, Inc. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and a variety of investment platforms.

Brian Stilwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2006 and has ownership in BINGDOM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION, a business activity outside of his advisory role. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to deliver recommendations and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Kenisha Amar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is an early intervention specialist in early childhood development at Rise and Shine in Camarillo, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

John Botrous is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. He previously worked at Edward Jones, Independent Financial Group, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Botrous is also involved with EPIC Operations LLC as an associate financial advisor managing an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and technology-driven processes to offer non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jaime Ocon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Justin Hinkes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment analyses.

Deji Spencer Walters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He is also the owner of Reunites International Corporation, which has been involved in exporting essential goods to countries in Africa. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jordan Justman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Grant Khechumyan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible, values based, and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, he has interests in basketball, music, and reading.

Cory Bloom is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.