Jason Martinez is a CFA® charterholder working with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, with eight years of industry experience. His prior firms include Pacific Edge Advisors and Romero Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peggy Neal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Chase Investment Services, RBC Securities, Essex National Securities, and Wells Fargo Investments. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with an emphasis on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.

Amy Kaufman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cypress, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Meeder Advisory Services, Cetera, Summit Brokerage Services, and First Allied Securities. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a broad network of investment adviser representatives and employing various investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Conway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc., Grove Point Investments, and Diversified Securities, Inc. Conway is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. 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 a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining advisory services with a variety of non-advisory financial products and support tools.

Chad Mc Coy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and committee board member for the Porsche Club of America Los Angeles, where he helps organize social and dining events. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jabez Rocha is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Artesia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Rocha is a co-founder and secretary of the Manzanilla Foundation, a Christian nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Aaron Shen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside of finance, such as at Irvine Chinese School and Regal Theaters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Eric Beatty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Sanctuary Wealth, Beatty & Myers LLP, and Stanford University. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in semi-professional volleyball as a player and coaches volleyball at a local club. 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 and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dennis Burrage Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with OSAIC since 2025 and has no prior industry experience. His background includes several roles in educational institutions from 2014 to 2026. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account strategies, supported by a complex network of affiliated broker-dealers, asset managers, and other financial entities.

Fredric Umel is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Fullerton, CA, and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property in Bellflower, 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Cervi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and savings, while also facilitating access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Nicholas focuses on helping clients manage various financial priorities, such as purchasing a home, saving for education, caring for elderly family members, and preparing for healthcare needs. He collaborates with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly, offering ongoing advice and adjusting plans as clients' situations evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. His approach reflects the philosophy of Merrill Lynch's founder, Charlie Merrill, emphasizing that "The interests of our customers must come first." Nicholas is committed to prioritizing client needs and fostering meaningful conversations to support their financial well-being.

Charles Chang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support client planning needs.

Charles Charis is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique family situation, financial circumstances, and long-term goals. Charles provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, striving to offer a flexible approach that adapts to changing market conditions and individual needs. With expertise in college education planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income, Charles designs and implements customized financial strategies aimed at helping clients achieve both short-term and long-term investment and retirement objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Charles is committed to delivering excellent service and supporting clients throughout their financial journeys. He participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Charles has interests in music, photography, and traveling.

Dingjian Li is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously spent five years at Merrill. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad scope of financial activities.

Cassandra Alvarez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience, including three years at Advantage Solutions prior to joining Edward Jones. 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 offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

David Cherbak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family-related investment entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support diversified investment strategies across a broad range of products and services.

Jesse Clark is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Eduardo Silva is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017, following two years at National Planning Corporation. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives.

Jason Orsini is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Linzay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates and facilitates financial education programs at his local church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.