Sa’eed Bunch is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in academic programs and university departments at Columbia University and Florida State University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Stephen Blanchard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thuy Bui is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as at Wamu Investments Inc. since 2009. From 2021 to 2024, she was affiliated with Thuy Miller. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework for recommending strategies.

Jonathan Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Jeannie Mabry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. 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 broader range of financial products than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Weldon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2004 and owns Weldon Wealth Management, where he has provided investment advisory services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a tax and accounting practice and serves as a board member of a homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Simon Oliver is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2021 and was previously with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of finance, he is involved in the optical industry through Sixteen Aires Optical, where he has been engaged in selling and manufacturing eyewear since 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and multiple program structures.

Michael Toomey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also serves as a co-succesor trustee for the Raymond L. Toomey Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

James Morner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In this role, James collaborates closely with affluent families and business owners to develop customized financial strategies that align with their specific goals and needs. With 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, James joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007, following his tenure at Oppenheimer & Co. in New York. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach. James focuses on a range of client areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, education planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, James engages in various personal interests such as baseball, basketball, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Joseph McGrath is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions in various non-financial organizations, including Sierra Produce and IATSE Local 504, and was involved with Xcel Baseball and Softball as well as Tom Hicks Baseball Camps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Michele Hanna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in several personal real estate LLCs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Farhang Azizi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Kinecta Financial and Insurance Services, Amazon, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the South Bay Persian Heritage Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karl Gerstenacker is a financial advisor based in Torrance, CA, affiliated with LPL Financial. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Wescom Financial Services, LLC, where he has been active since 2017, as well as at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Travis Jon Barr is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Barr owns an automotive blog called Cars & Characters and is involved in volleyball coaching, including serving as an assistant coach for the Saddleback Volleyball Club. 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 options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Don Broumandi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Drew Sapede is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, where he offers certain deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Froelich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with several years of professional experience including multiple periods at Morgan Stanley since 2023. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry at DeLaveaga Golf Course and UC Santa Cruz. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analytical models.

Jarod Garza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. and FedEx. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analysis.

Ivy Sampson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at California State University, Fullerton. Outside of her advisory role, Ivy is an independent ballroom dance instructor and a caregiver assisting the elderly. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Sarkissian is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual since 2013 and was previously with Guardian Life from 2014 to 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in individual life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.