Matthew Hendren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Rick Lam is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Rick provides ongoing advice and adapts client portfolios as their situations change. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Rick emphasizes communication and engagement with clients and their families to facilitate financial decision-making and educate younger generations about investments. Rick holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of work, he enjoys billiards, chess, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, swimming, and traveling.

Dustin Hofland is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously co-owned Padilla & Hofland Financial Services, where he worked for nine years. Dustin is a 50% owner of Padilla & Hofland Financial Services, a support company separate from his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and maintains a range of programs, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Matthew Bullette is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Onpointe Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors and roles in education. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a variety of clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory role to multiple investment vehicles.

Yuanyuan Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed at a tea shop where she prepares drink orders and handles customer service. 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.

Gaston Escudero is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2020 and previously spent 14 years with First Allied Securities, INC. Escudero is also involved with Advanced Time Segmentation, where he provides coaching on financial planning software. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including 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 multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Keeshawn Andrew is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Artesia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He also engages in part-time sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with around 3,948 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm uses model-delivery strategies with support from third-party asset managers and focuses primarily on individual investors rather than institutional portfolios.

Blake Rivera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Robert Half and TS Restaurants. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients who meet net-worth thresholds.

David Wolfe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has longstanding involvement with Biola University and Cerritos Nazarene Church. In addition to advisory services, Wolfe is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, providing a tiered percentage-based fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Shannon Appleby is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Anna Castro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Whittier, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Chau is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Anaheim, CA, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Hanrahan is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2026, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2022 to 2026. Hanrahan also served in the United States Coast Guard from 2017 to 2022 and is involved with Mil/Vet Partners LLC. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Joel Hirchert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Red Bull North America and a period of unemployment before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brent Beverly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2022, and has held prior roles at TAG Financial Inc. and FSC Securities Corporation. Beverly is also involved in mortgage and real estate services along with advisory business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by its research and third-party subadvisors.

Shun Sun is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients build wealth, preserve assets, and achieve long-term financial goals through personalized planning and investment management strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. With over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, Shun has provided professional guidance in consumer banking, financial planning, asset management, and tax optimization strategies. He is skilled at simplifying complex financial concepts for clients and creating clear action plans to help achieve measurable outcomes. Shun demonstrates a commitment to clients' success and adherence to ethical standards. Shun holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from California State University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in badminton, basketball, biking, fishing, golfing, music, pickleball, and traveling.

Joseph Tobin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chino, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corp for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Simon is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and oversight in managing registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Harpal Sandhu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in property management through ownership and landlord activities. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Nicole Avila is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Steven Starkley and Equitable Advisors LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.