Rhonda Finby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Chocolate Properties, LLC, a personal asset management company. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua Anspaugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Raymond James & Associates Inc. Anspaugh is also involved with Anspaugh Oil and Gas LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2018. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

David Steinmetz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2019. He helps clients develop strategies to address their specific wealth planning goals. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Stock Plan Consultant, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial services since 2014. David holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in providing financial consultation and planning. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, playing and watching football and tennis, hiking, and reading.

Daniel Ruddock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Fe Springs, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at NeoGenomics, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Alcon Vision. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referring home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by third-party custodians.

Joseph Garza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management and retirement planning, holding the designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Joseph earned his Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System.

Thomas Mann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions at In-N-Out Burger and Regional Finance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory services but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Justin Gilia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of The Gilia Team, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains an operational model that includes a tiered wrap fee structure and delegated trading through BNY Mellon Advisors.

Randy Mc Andrew is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakewood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at American Express Financial Advisors for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of advising, he owns a construction company and operates an online business selling military surplus and other items. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with personalized recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Krishna Agnihotri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Crown Capital Securities and Foresters Equity Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales as an independent agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Etsuji Oizumi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and MassMutual, and he operates Bentley Tax Company, where he provides tax preparation services. Oizumi also provides retirement planning and financial advice through Advantage Tax & Wealth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Paul Salas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Prior to his career in financial services, Salas held roles at T-Mobile US, Inc., Living Spaces, and HIT Mobile. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christine Shepherd is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UCLA and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through Timberline Lane LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Wenyong Hu is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining Bank of America and Merrill in 2022. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Shadden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nomura Asset Management and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and 2016, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Kathryn Simmons is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with OCC Installations Inc., a construction and engineering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and models outcomes using resources like the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Megan Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Marine View Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association in Huntington Beach, CA, and is a notary public in Orange County, 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 advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ricardo Olvera Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Jeannette Dobbyn is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 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 investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Phillip Bracey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates tax preparation services and serves as a church elder at Kindred Outreach Ministries Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Ara Malazian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Malazian serves as an instructor at the University of California Irvine and operates a technology consulting business through AGM Enterprises. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.