James Murray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also operates Guidestar Private Wealth Management as a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Lizzette Bennett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lisa Morrow is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services that use firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

James Hartje is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Hartje also has partial ownership in an investment-related LLC based in Thousand Oaks, CA. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Katayoon Bahadorani is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2003, she has worked in banking, investing, and wealth strategy, providing financial guidance and wealth management services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Katayoon’s approach emphasizes detailed wealth-management strategies that align with clients' goals, values, and aspirations, helping them navigate complex financial decisions and plan for their legacies. Prior to her current role, Katayoon spent eighteen years with Wells Fargo as a Vice President in Private Banking. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Bou Ali Sina, a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran, and an MBA with a concentration in finance from California Lutheran University. Katayoon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and a Personal Investment Advisor. Fluent in English, Persian, and French, she also has experience as a professor of French language and literature. Katayoon is a member of Rotary Club Rancho Park and dedicates time to community involvement. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, hiking, music, reading, traveling, and yoga, activities through which she finds balance and shares a sense of serenity with others.

Edwin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and has been employed with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and uses modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alan Krone is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior firms include AXA-Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, and The Wealth Consulting Group. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a freelance softball umpire in Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm employs a quantitative asset‑allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Donald Kennedy Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2001. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a range of investment types.

Ryan Mcnicholas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CrimsonCardinal LLC as a financial planning specialist and analyst. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

John Ullen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Successor Trustee in West Hills, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with a variety of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Courtney Demars is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006, with a recent affiliation at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2025. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Maguire is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and brings his expertise to helping clients pursue their personal financial goals. Robert focuses on areas such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle and healthcare cost preparation, and developing personalized plans to support long-term family objectives. Robert takes into account each client’s unique perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. He received his high school diploma from Marinette High School.

Hua Jien Ting is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Hua is based in Woodland Hills, CA. 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 retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Ronald Mann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granada Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Whitney O'Quinn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Camarillo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Whitney worked at Kinecta FCU and LPL Financial from 2020 to 2024, and at Wescom Financial Services from 2000 to 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to generate personalized recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Elaine Webster is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Los Angeles County. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Rubi Rodriguez Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Frasco Investigative Services and Daniel Cheren and Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Mary Strong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jacob Furlow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a board member for the Make A Wish Foundation’s local chapter. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services through Wealth Advisors alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Megan Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.