Roderick Uy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance through LifePoint Wealth Management, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven solutions.

Thomas Trauger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures related to real estate, including ownership in several investment properties and business interests in Costa Mesa, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Mark Rizkalla is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was the owner of Riz Management Inc and worked for Wescom Central Credit Union for 18 years. He is also a licensed notary public providing services to escrow companies in California. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and planning on a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Cesar Macedo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Downey, CA. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax preparation services and notary services related to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Merlin Micken is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC. He also participates as a sales representative exam committee member for FINRA. 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 offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Yusei Shigeta is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. From 2021 to 2025, he was involved with Raku Aburiya, Endo Gourmet. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Daniel Ladd is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. His prior experience includes roles at Glen Ladd Accounting & Tax Services, DJK CPA, APAC, Edelstein & Co, and CBIZ MHM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Perry Nocifora is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023. He has prior experience at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Nocifora is also president of Wealth Management Services, Inc., an S-Corp providing administrative, sales, technical support, and accounting services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools for portfolio construction and management across multiple platforms and investment types.

Stephen Murdock is a CFP® with 52 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Quantum Econometrics, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates as a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Antonio Fontana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Rapidgrow LED, a lighting equipment company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management. 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.

Michael Gates is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Gates is based in Huntington Beach, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ryan Naki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Harbor City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a long tenure at Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a broad range of products, including security-based swaps and futures commission merchant services.

Dixie Yeck is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2013 to 2021 and returned in 2022 after a one-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, Yeck serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Ravenspur Condominium Owners Association. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eleni Attard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was involved with St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church for five years and has experience in educational roles at Chapman University and Canyon High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Cantrell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1992. Cantrell serves as Vice President and is one of the Directors of the Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation, a nonprofit educational endowment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Vance Litchfield is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA, and has held prior roles at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, MetLife Securities Inc, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as an insurance broker focusing on health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs comprehensive planning tools and maintains collaborative annual client relationships to develop tailored investment and financial strategies.

Eric Trapasso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and owns The Trapasso Group, a consulting business focused on assisting veterans with disability claims and life adjustments. Additionally, he is an author involved in writing and publishing books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Efrain Sanchez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several Cetera entities as well as East West Bank and National Planning Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform providing access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Edward Haus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

William Westling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, previously spending over a decade with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate financial services business called Multi Benefits Analysis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, brokerage services, and model portfolio options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.