W. Kevin Kessler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors, alongside running his own advisory practice since 2008. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Stephen Minihan is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously spent 12 years with United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, Minihan has volunteered as a tax preparer for the AARP Tax-Aide Program for over two decades. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Dennis Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Fox also owns Archer Strategies, Inc., an investment-related business, and holds a partial ownership in Westlake Private Wealth Management LP. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

James Raft is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance through his own business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, serving a broad client base through a national network of representatives.

Hrant Kargayan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Gerald Roth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Roth is an agent for accident and health, life, and variable insurance. 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 brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Miles is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tidemark Financial Partners and Playfair Planning Services, as well as experience outside finance in retail and fitness sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Robert Chow is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 32 years before joining Osaic in 2023. He also owns a small insurance sales business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that includes asset allocation tools, risk tolerance questionnaires, and access to various managed account solutions.

Anthony Khasho is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Holland Parker and the University of California. His background includes roles in education and cultural arts. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC affiliate, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages advisory activities with oversight controls and conflict-of-interest evaluations.

Serria Rego is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Canoga Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Estately, where she assisted clients with trusts and wills using software, as well as prior positions at United American Insurance Company, Zein Insurance Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, she was involved with a dance team managed by Pat Lacey for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-backed model portfolios and alternative investment strategies.

Donna Herme is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outcome simulations.

Paul San is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes an expanded investment menu featuring insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Austin Hwang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America, offering a broad range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm operates within Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to various investment products alongside lending and custody services.

Lawrence Solomon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Diane Raben is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Santa Monica, CA. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is involved in activities related to art, culture, publishing, and technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive financial and estate planning solutions.

Brian Schlichter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as attorney-in-fact for his sister, managing certain investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Christina Pallan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of financial products and services.

Grant Seybold is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He has prior experience with OSAIC and Fsc Securities Corp and holds roles at Marangola Financial Group, Inc., including tax preparation and insurance sales. Seybold also serves as President of the Financial Planning Association of Ventura County, organizing networking events for financial planners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and a variety of model portfolio options.

Joseph Gopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WFGIA. He is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors on a part-time or full-time basis. 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 brokerage services, with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Hasina Saleh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, she was with INVEST Financial Corporation and has been involved with Logix Federal Credit Union since 2016. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in insurance sales related to life and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from internal research and third-party resources.