Scotland Garapedian is a Financial Advisor with Merrill in Westlake Village, California. He works as part of a family-based team to help clients take steady action toward a more secure financial future, unifying multiple aspects of their wealth in alignment with their goals and aspirations. Scotland supports multiple generations of families in navigating decision points related to careers, family dynamics, retirement ambitions, and legacy intentions. Clients served by Scotland include business owners, executives, professionals, and successful families. He assists them with key components of wealth management such as investments, savings, planning, retirement strategies, business succession, pre-liquidity event planning, and facilitates access to banking and lending through Bank of America. Scotland also serves as a resource during life transitions including new jobs, marriage, divorce, the death of a loved one, or the birth of a child or grandchild. Before joining Merrill, Scotland worked as an Annual Giving Officer at Pepperdine University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from Pepperdine, where he was named the Outstanding Student for Organizational Communication. A former walk-on member and captain of the Division I Varsity Tennis Team, Scotland applies the same discipline and focus to his financial advisory role. He lives in Oak Park, California, with his wife, Ruby, and their two sons, and enjoys playing tennis and golf in his free time.

David Weible is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has operated Envision Wealth Management, Inc. since 2002. His background includes work in non-variable insurance and roles related to medical and long-term care insurance placement. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and various portfolio management services.

Joshua Saber is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Avantax and David J. Fender & Associates Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO of Saber CPAs Inc., where he manages tax preparation, compilations, and business planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Nicolette Kaldi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in direct sales and content creation for a cosmetics company, focusing on makeup techniques and personalized product offerings. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

John Short III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as an actor in a local haunted house attraction in Thousand Oaks, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Nicholas Green is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Sii. He is also the owner of Green Tax & Financial, a sole proprietorship providing both tax preparation and insurance sales related to fixed annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with financial planning and utilizes a range of tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

Esteban Amaya is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Prior to his financial career, he spent six years at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions alongside research-driven investment approaches.

Antoine Abi Nader is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, and previously held roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing in-house research and third-party model portfolios.

Juan Ramirez is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in San Fernando, CA. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Ramirez has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process follows modern portfolio theory and includes a wide range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Pheap Chev is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2021, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator while advising multiple registered investment companies.

Sean Hetherington is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently transitioned into the financial industry with experience beginning in 2025. Prior to his current role, he was involved in media and creative ventures, including founding Sean Hetherington Creative, Inc. and working with MGM - Evolution Media and Glitter & Sparkles Media. 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 a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a highly integrated client service model.

Daniel Davidian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advising, he serves as CEO and President of 5 Star Wealth Management Group Inc. and is involved in mortgage and real estate services through Executive Realty & Finance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joy Brannan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Northridge, CA, and has 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Spach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business and co-owns R&J Pacific Management LLC, which manages his Ameriprise office. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Carolrose Schlesinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life and medical insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and advanced portfolio strategies.

Leticia Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Garcia also serves in fiduciary roles as a power of attorney and executrix for family members. 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 a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Kazmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years. Kazmer is also associated with KCDM INC, a 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 model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management services.

Stephen Festa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to identify their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts strategies as clients’ circumstances evolve. With expertise spanning general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses, Stephen serves as a comprehensive resource for clients’ financial needs. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services including banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Stephen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, and has completed accredited certificate programs through the Texas A&M University System and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

Michael Mildon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Mildon also offers investment products and services through Water & Power Community Credit Union under the trade name Water and Power Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Erick Arndt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. He is involved in estate planning through Virtue Wealth Management, a non-investment related activity. 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 consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.