Scott Frunzi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for six years, as well as Rothman's NY and Endeavor Global. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Adrian Gaytan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a business utilizing residential property for Airbnb rentals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hoor Bhavnani is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Redondo Beach, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. Bhavnani has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2007, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, Bhavnani serves as assistant treasurer for Science of the Soul, a nonprofit organization in Irvine, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Josue Martin Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services since 2024. Prior to his current roles, he was employed at Iconix Fitness and Crescent Capital Group, LP, and has academic experience from Amherst College and Harvard-Westlake School. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without exercising investment discretion.

Lewis Le is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients 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 and third-party managers.

Lisa Chapman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, Chapman serves on the board and finance committee of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation and mentors at-risk youth through Operation Jump Start in Long Beach, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and tailored portfolio management.

Pan Kwe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrance, CA, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with an insurance solutions business under Pathway Life Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gerry Andrade is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services, where he spent over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he operates an accounting and bookkeeping business focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Toni Brock is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She is based in El Segundo, California. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Kondo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously had a 19-year career in education spanning several schools and universities. 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 range of planning services, including niche areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Ralph Occhino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1988 and serves as president of Ralph Occhino Inc., a support company providing services to his sole proprietorship. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Michael Hardin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management services. His investment advisory practice focuses on delivering personalized strategies that address the unique ambitions and priorities of his clients. Michael’s areas of expertise include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, and Portfolio Management Services. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System.

Shawn Gruver is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a royalty stream from his father’s book. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jaime Garcia is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively in financial and tax advisory roles, including long tenures at Avantax and Investax-related firms. Garcia serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and providing access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Philip Blum is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, having worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Jowdy is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024 and previously spent 23 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a restaurant business. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Kevin Khu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citibank and Citigroup before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally broadcasts live gameplay on Twitch. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Goguen is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is Vice Chair of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, overseeing membership renewals and subgroup meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Lazaro Osorio Pichinte is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, investment strategies, retirement, and income strategies. His approach emphasizes identifying client goals and fostering strong client relationships to achieve effective results. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before his current position. Prior to that, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Royal Alliance Associates from 2021 to 2022. Lazaro holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Lazaro has interests in camping, cooking and baking, movies, parenthood, photography, and surfing.