I was originally born in Toronto, Canada and my family moved to Los Angeles in 2009 during the recession. Within the first year of our move, my parents let my sister and I know that we might have to move back due to financial troubles. Fortunately we were able to make things work, but that sparked my interest in personal finance and I began learning about budgeting and investing. I was able to get my Bachelor's degree from CSUN in 2018 and have been working in the financial services industry for about 7 years. My experience ranges from helping young professionals who are just starting out on their journey to those who have put their work in and are looking to enjoy their retirement. I am a CFP professional as well as a notary public. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, being active and spending time with friends & family. I have always enjoyed playing sports, especially winter sports such as hockey and skiing (Would I be a true Canadian if I didn’t?) Even though I have lived in Los Angeles for over 15 years, my sports loyalty still lies with my teams in Toronto, and I hope to see the Maple Leafs win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime the same way I got to watch the Raptors win their first NBA championship back in 2019.

Benjamin Yashar is a financial advisor at Altman Sacks Corporation with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Altman Sacks since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a separate computer programming consultancy. Altman Sacks Corporation provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, tactical asset-allocation approach using fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management that includes ETFs, individual equities, and precious metals, with regular account monitoring.

Jose Portillo is a financial advisor at Southland Equity Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including R H Investment Corporation, Inc. and R M Duncan Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO for R M Duncan Securities and R M Duncan Capital Management, handling financial reporting and compliance tasks. Southland Equity Partners advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage primarily discretionary portfolios and evaluates third-party managers for specific asset classes.

Norine Correa is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Correa has worked continuously within Navy Federal and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Mother of Millions, a spiritual coaching business. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and supports a range of investment solutions including unified managed accounts and digital automated ETF portfolios.

Lucy Matsumoto is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., World Financial Group, Inc., and Axianta Financial Partners. She is also the owner of Lucy Matsumoto & Associates Inc., a business that manages commissions from her advisory and life insurance activities. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model-based strategies incorporating proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and digital-asset related exposures.

Susan Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2016, working across multiple roles within the firm. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through its Private Bank, Global Wealth at Work, and Personal Wealth Management divisions. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and execution services, employing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of internal oversight and external partnerships.

Eriberto Nieto is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 17 years of experience in retirement, income, and corporate 401(k) planning. He adopts a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's family, financial situation, and priorities. Eriberto develops customized strategies that remain flexible to accommodate clients' evolving needs and market conditions. His services integrate access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address a wide range of financial needs. Eriberto’s areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from San Jose State University. In addition to his professional work, Eriberto follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Wheeler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has previously worked at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, Vanguard, and Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Martin Cornelis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2021 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to that, he was employed at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2021. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

William Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Acton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Fushan Korfi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution 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.

Dario Orellana is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for 17 years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. 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 in its recommendations.

Hugo Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gregory Bishop is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bishop is the founder of Public Employee Resource Center, where he is involved as an author, educator, podcast host, and speaker. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm delivers tailored investment strategies through a large network of independent Financial Professionals and provides access to proprietary and third-party model strategies across various custody platforms.

Joseph Gertie is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Epic Estate Plans and Girard Securities Inc. He is involved in estate planning education and also operates a solar referral business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating various investment program structures and client needs.

Darren Norton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he consults in the optical disc and record label industry, assisting labels with transitions to new production facilities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of areas, combining planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Anallely Madrigal Morfin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Fast Auto Loans. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.