Steven Yokomizo is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes a one-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a registered tax preparer and has operated as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Connor Hartwell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MBSC Securities Corporation and BNY Mellon before joining OSAIC in 2019. Hartwell is an owner of Hartwell Financial Services, a family partnership, and serves as a board member for the Switzer Learning Center, a nonprofit supporting children with learning and behavioral challenges. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment vehicles.

Ivy Van is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a personal investment business focused on rental properties. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Labarba is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. 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. 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.

Todd Davidson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a part-time instructor in the Personal Financial Planning program at UCLA Extension’s Department of Business and Management. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Sapigao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bed Bath and Beyond and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joshua Haupt Jimenez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PlanMember Securities Corporation, Bevmo, Set Schedule, California Polytechnic State University, and Intelliloan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Johnny Cheng Yu Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Southern California Monte Jade Science and Technology Association, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Laura Vasquez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2015, with a brief tenure at H&R Block in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is an Airbnb property owner. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm combines extensive scale with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Attila Vari is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he supports affluent families and business owners by addressing various financial needs, with a particular focus on investment management and wealth planning services. He has been employed at Merrill Lynch since 1997 and collaborates with a CFP® professional partner who prepares wealth plans, while he concentrates on investment aspects. Attila brings over 25 years of experience in financial services. His approach involves strategically aligning clients' balance sheets to position them for sustainable growth, employing a defined process to help clients build long-term liquidity and achieve their financial goals. He offers advice tailored to clients' specific situations, establishes objectives, develops appropriate financial strategies, and regularly reviews progress with clients. Attila holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Wayne Hills High School. He is a first-generation Hungarian whose parents immigrated to the United States after escaping communism, and he attributes his commitment to hard work and determination to their example.

Ryan LeVine is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes building meaningful relationships to support clients' financial planning needs. Ryan's professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Services Representative in 2023, to Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate at Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2021. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys a range of personal interests including comedy, food, golf, music, reading, and traveling. He values spending time with his family and looks forward to engaging with new clients.

Michael Banco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America, as well as Merrill, spanning roles from 2016 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Embler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, and previously spent a decade at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors and Signator Investors. She is also the owner of Absolute Wealth Advisory, Inc., a business related to managing her Ameriprise practice. 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 tailored retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing support.

Alexander Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ZEFR and Exponential Interactive. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Taylored Enterprises, Inc., a home-based business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alejandro Loza is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America from 2008 to 2024 before joining Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services 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. The firm integrates internal and third-party management teams and supports various account administration and custody functions.

Archimedes Gomez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including BMO Bank NA, Wells Fargo, and JP Morgan Chase. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors.

Randall Miller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the alumni advisory board for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation and volunteers with the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning to support diversity and youth involvement in the profession. He also serves as a hearing panelist for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Xin Li is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, Xin worked at Cathay Bank starting in 2021. Xin’s background also includes roles at New York University and Michigan State University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

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.

Kristina Liuag is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities from 2013 to 2026. Outside the financial industry, she is employed as a visual associate at J. Crew Group, where she is responsible for store layout and maintaining retail standards. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.