Archimedes Gomez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and other financial 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 nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios, research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Fanny Iraheta is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Merrill and has been working there since 2006, concurrently with Bank of America N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a small investment business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stephen Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he was employed at Merrill and Bank of America from 2019 to 2025. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Gabriel Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Alpha Academy starting in 2015. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cristian Santana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following a prior role at Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Ogden Page is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 21 years and has been the sole principal of Ogden Page Accountancy Corporation, a tax preparation and accounting firm, for over 30 years. He is the founder and president of the Bulgarian-American Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Financial Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored 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 a range of third-party money managers.

Lacey Somwaru is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at TTFB CA LLC and has experience in education and fitness sectors, including roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, and LifeTime Fitness. 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 offers planning services using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Maria San Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Liberty Mutual and Jane Lee State Farm Insurance. 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 designed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Koehlinger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Majors Division for the Lakewood Village Little League, organizing games and coordinating league activities. 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 focused on a broad range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Ludinila Pangan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Gerald Minter is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities in various capacities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in a community role acting as Santa Claus at Montrose Shopping Park. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts nationwide. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Douglas Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary and involved in insurance-related activities and real estate rentals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steve Nigoghossian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 11 years before joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. He serves as CFO of an S-Corporation established to manage maintenance for a residential rental property he owns. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated operational structure serving a large client base through thousands of representatives.

Angelica Estrada is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shujuan Yan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and four years at Ameriprise. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cody Hale is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, his work history includes roles in automotive sales and detailing as well as experience at the University of California, Irvine. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written financial recommendations across various planning areas without implementation. The firm offers a holistic, goal-based approach and separates its planning and managed-account services while maintaining periodic reviews of client plans.

Yuran Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, they worked at Cathay Bank and Bank of America, N.A. Liu also serves as a California Notary Public, providing notary services since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nailah Khan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, Khan serves as Vice President of a local referral networking group and is a board member of The LGBTQ Center in Long Beach, participating in strategy meetings and donor engagement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Ryan O'Keefe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010 and is also involved in hospitality operations through a catering and event support role outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.