Vincent Woo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Cathie Callahan D'itri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. She serves as a board member for a nonprofit homeowners association in Irvine, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Arthur Wexler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Horace Mann Investors, TIAA-CREF, and HUB International Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is an early investor in Tastry, an AI technology company focused on the wine industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

James Mercier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated products.

Julianne Oshinomi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm for over 20 years, providing clients with tailored financial advice and wealth management strategies. Julianne works alongside her team in Boca Raton, Florida, collaborating with multiple generations of affluent families to help identify their financial goals and implement strategies to meet their needs. Her role supports a disciplined approach to investing and personalized service. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and carries professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).

Nicole Novales is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial and LBS Financial Credit Union prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2019. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jeffrey Stoll is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera since 1999 and operates his own CPA firm specializing in income tax planning and preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Charles Nuwer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following four years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and has prior experience with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm serves clients on a non-discretionary basis, with final decision authority retained by clients.

James Dumbeck is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and has prior experience with Waddell and Reed Inc, various insurance carriers, and teaching roles at Santiago Canyon College and Orange Coast College. Dumbeck is also a partner at Wavelength Insurance Consulting, Inc., focusing on non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of representatives.

Edward Martell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 credential and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, LLP and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. He also operates ED. MARTELL & ASSOCIATES as an investment advisory representative. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan services through a network of independent financial professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Robert Bruechert is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brea, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including over 40 years at MML Investors Services, Inc. Additionally, he owns and operates Bruechert Ins Agency Inc., where he sells life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of planning programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Adam Vartanyan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors for five years. He holds a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a broad network of advisors with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Jerry Dillon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in St. Gardenia, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Bellinkoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and in media-related roles at Selects Media LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies while integrating advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Diederich Rivas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a team dedicated to assisting families, individuals, and successful business owners in developing comprehensive, long-term financial strategies. His approach connects all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most. Diederich and his team guide clients through a detailed discovery process to articulate and prioritize short- and long-term financial objectives, providing personalized attention supported by the global resources of one of the world's largest financial services firms. He offers expertise in various financial areas, including personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Diederich and his team help clients prepare for retirement lifestyles, education funding for children and grandchildren, wealth transfer, legacy establishment through family foundations and philanthropy, diversifying business interests, lending through Bank of America, and investment strategies. He emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Diederich holds several professional designations, including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. Outside of his professional role, Diederich enjoys cooking, golfing, and traveling, and communicates fluently in English and Spanish.

Peter Alliegro is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA. His prior roles include positions at Steel Peak Wealth, Morgan Stanley, and U.S. Trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Larry Takahashi is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Outside of advising, he teaches at a school or university. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kevin Mc Gough is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has a background in education with positions at multiple schools. Outside of finance, he was involved with Onyx Indoor Golf & Cafe. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client goals.

Mindy Do is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Garden Grove, CA, and has seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she is a CPA who provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services through her own practice and other related businesses. Additionally, she serves as CFO of a CNC machining company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers and a range of program structures.

Roger Conde is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, having worked previously at firms including Founders Financial Securities, JLife Wealth Management, Ira Wealth Management, First Allied Securities, and Pacific Retirement Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.