Kenneth Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 2 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He has additional experience in the restaurant industry and education. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ashley Klein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Bruce Hibma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Margaret Cape is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed in customer service at Kohl's Department Store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Tyler Waner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at the University of Arizona and The Homestead. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Kyle Gilbert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor teaching at the University of California, Riverside. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured processes and tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Paul Mendonca is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redlands, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Esri from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Ethan Miranda is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he worked in education for several years. He also receives non-investment related compensation for referrals involving home security, automation products, and loan services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trades and custody through Pershing, offering a range of investment models including those with cryptocurrency ETF allocations.

Jorge Lopez Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions at Opendoor Labs Inc., Co-Op Financial Services, and PCV Murcor. 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, and institutional investors, with implementation support and customization options.

Justin Martinez is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on retail sales of t-shirts, music, and artist merchandise. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mario Silva Escoto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and ten years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Azusa Pacific University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Micah Tokuda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tokuda serves on the board of California Baptist University’s Robert Jabs School of Business Finance Department, is president of the university’s School of Business Alumni Council, and holds leadership positions with the Riverside Chamber of Commerce and the Pick Group of Young Professionals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Enda Veres is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory roles, he has experience in education with the Riverside Unified School District and operates a private music instruction business. He is also engaged as a mobile DJ in the Grand Terrace area. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Paul Gesiriech is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Fricke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Jessica Lundquist is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along 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 strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Don Stalker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2005. He has 31 years of industry experience and is also involved in songwriting and performing arts, including membership in the Maxwell-Stalker Band. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies under multiple platform arrangements.

Fernando Hirugami is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Vision Solved Wealth Management Group and has experience in marketing, wealth management, and estate planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and operations manager of Shift Studios LA, a clothing studio. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for National Planning Corporation for 10 years and has operated Watson Tax Service since 1993, where he is owner and tax preparer. He is also associated with EUFARE, Inc. since 1989. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive technology and a broad platform of financial products.

Alexandra Dodds is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management for families and business owners. With over 20 years in the financial industry, she focuses on a goals-based approach to simplify financial needs and provide tailored advice. Alexandra manages discretionary custom investment strategies and incorporates tax minimization and diversification in portfolio management. Her expertise spans executive compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing, including ESG strategies. Alexandra holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego. Alexandra is actively involved in her community through organizations such as the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio and the Temecula Valley Women’s Club. She enjoys hiking, running, spending time with her family, and traveling. Alexandra values building strong client relationships to better understand and meet their financial and planning goals.