Adriana Cox is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and serves as Director of Operations at Seiko Instruments USA. Additionally, she owns Forever and a Day Health, a health and wellness coaching business in Torrance, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates as a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Madelynn Merrill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guggenheim Partners before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Courtney Hobbs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has five years of industry experience and serves as managing partner at Trinity Strategic Partners LLC. Hobbs also operates consulting and insurance businesses under her own name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals and a variety of portfolio management solutions.

Brittany Romero is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in La Mirada, CA. She has 10 years of industry experience, including three years at Merrill before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018. 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 broker-dealer and investment advisor functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Benjamin Sklar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Marhilus Ventures, and Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and partner in Anvara, a company founded by a personal acquaintance. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its investment approach.

John Schober is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Terao is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Redondo Beach, CA, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 21 years of industry experience, including nine years at Triad Advisors LLC and a year at SII Investments, Inc., before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has a 50% ownership stake in Premier Strategic Capital Inc., operating as Riviera Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing its own research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Benjamin Goldberg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Long Beach Century Club supporting athletics, participates on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and is a committee member for the City of Huntington Beach evaluating local infrastructure. 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 process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Charles Cline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Flor Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Dreamy Dolls LLC, a cosmetic business specializing in eyelash extensions. 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 IPS-driven process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Phillip Schafer is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill, spanning a total of 17 years. Schafer holds a 50% ownership in Compass Wealth Management LLC, a business unrelated to his primary firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements tailored to client needs and integrated with multiple financial product offerings.

John Lewis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial in Torrance, CA. He has held roles at several firms including Questar Capital Corporation, Summit Financial Group Inc, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Lewis provides tax preparation services through his own business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Michael Veyette is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic Wealth in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, long-term care, and disability products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, third-party money managers, and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Albert Aiad is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates High Society, a music publishing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Edgar Galicia is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent five years with J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to evaluate investment options based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Dylan Nobuhara is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC. He is based in Manhattan Beach, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers access to a broad range of products through its affiliation with J.P. Morgan’s broader broker-dealer and banking organization.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roy Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Citibank, and Prime Equity Management. 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, and institutional investors.

Kim Richardson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Hermosa Beach, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Advisor Group since 2014 and Cetera Advisors Networks and Cetera Financial Group since 2011. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Stuart Tsujimoto is a financial advisor at Cetera with 58 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. His prior roles include work at Cetera Wealth Services, APS Planning Service, Inc., and his own firm, Stsujitmoto, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in horse racing and breeding as the owner of Stsujitmoto, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.