Steven Parker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in SpaceX. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Gragg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously operated his own advisory business. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance agent selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or build custom strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Katsuko Yamabe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cerritos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also works as a partner at Yamada & Nakata CPA, an accounting firm. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hristo Stefanov is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held various roles within Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and has been associated with Tower Square Investment Management LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a member of a homeowners association board, where he attends meetings and reviews budgets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and oversight.

Stephanie Elias is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Bank of America since 2022 and has prior experience at USC Credit Union and the University of Southern California. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional investors.

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.

Maarten Rietveld is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Santa Monica, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PlanVest Financial, Nationwide Securities, 1717 Capital Management Company, Banc of America Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. He is involved in business ownership through entities related to insurance and succession strategies. 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 services using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Arthur Wexler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Horace Mann Investors, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of finance, he is an early investor and partner in Tastry, an AI technology company focused on the wine industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG framework when recommending investment strategies.

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).

Carlos Quintana De La O is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Culver City, CA, holding over one year of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2024 and operates his own business, Carlos D Quintana Inc, founded in 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Sarah Branstetter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Crux Wealth Advisors and her ongoing tenure at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. She also supports transitions for new advisors through an independent contractor role with Noble Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, providing tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

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.

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.