Mark Krogulski is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016. His work is based in Seal Beach, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Shafer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Los Alamitos, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, all of which has been at Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ricardo Ramirez is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Lakewood, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America and Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Fernando Nolasco is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in La Mirada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Daniel Pagilagan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and employs diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluation.

Daniel Osorio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab in various roles since 2018, as well as at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Wells Fargo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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, alternative investment options, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Carmen Davison is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she is involved with House of Carmen, LLC, where she works as a designer, wholesale manufacturer, and consultant. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from its own investment institute and third-party sources and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Myers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Outside of financial advising, Myers works as a ski instructor at Mountain High Ski Resort, where he designs and implements individualized learning programs. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure supports a large client base with centralized supervision, custody, and a distinctive approach combining strategic asset allocation and alternative investment due diligence.

James Vogel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Parcion Private Wealth. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Bryan Casserly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with various entities under the Cetera umbrella since 2012, including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, integrating affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodians.

Belinda Dawson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Bridgette Nicholson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutions.

Melinda Le is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. since 2012. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, along with trustee services and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Jeff Hewitt is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans to support their financial goals. Prior to this role, Jeff served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026, a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Jeff holds a California Insurance License, which complements his role in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, he engages in personal interests including baseball, family activities, fitness, reading, surfing, and swimming.

Reece Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at TSG Wealth Management and has diverse work experience including roles at Fitness 19 and Trader Joe's. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jacob Lowry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fisher Investments and multiple Cetera entities since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Daniela Erman is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and operated Erman Retirement Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an appointed board member for Jewish Long Beach, a nonprofit focused on preserving Jewish life and strengthening community advocacy. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms, and offers employer-facing retirement plan consulting and education.

Patrick Severo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously spent eight years with City National Bank. He was formerly the owner of a liquor cap dispenser business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements tailored investment strategies through a mix of internal and external managers and offers a variety of account structures and alternative investments.

Philip Kavesh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrance, CA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and having 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pence Wealth Management for 12 years and has been with LPL Financial in two separate periods since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, Kavesh is the sole owner of a law firm specializing in tax and estate planning and is involved in providing training and practice materials to estate planning professionals through Ultimate Estate Planner, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kenneth Stewart is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include work at Children's HopeChest and Biola University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm catering to over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.