Alan Lekawski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Erickson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at LPL Financial, LLC. Erickson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Francisco Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 19 years of experience at the firm. He serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Chun Bai is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Investment Services, Cathay Bank, and CTBC Bank. Chun Bai is based in Ontario, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Breanne Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, she worked at Target and Nestle Waters. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Jorita Padfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Padfield Financial Services and assists with data collection for the US Census Bureau. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Shih Liu is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Upland, CA, and has four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dominic Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch/BOA, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the U.S. Army. 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, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Whyte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is also the CEO of Whyte & Associates Inc., a tax accounting and business advisory firm, and Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., where he manages investment planning, retirement and estate planning, and financial planning services. Whyte serves as a trustee for the Bentley Family Trust and the Lisa Bruns Living Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services, including access to various third-party money managers and customized investment solutions.

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.

Gerald Watson Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following a decade at National Planning Corporation. He is also the owner and tax preparer at Watson Tax & Financial Services, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 1989. 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 a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Matthew Serret is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial planning and investment management services to clients. Specific details about his experience, areas of expertise, education, and community involvement are not provided.

Alexandra Dodds is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she serves a diverse clientele across California and fourteen other states, focusing on long-term retirement planning, portfolio management, and wealth management strategies. Alexandra helps clients by managing discretionary custom investment strategies, selecting from a wide range of Merrill Lynch portfolios and third-party strategies, and providing access to lending and practice-management solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, San Diego, and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alexandra began her career with 13 years at Wells Fargo before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. Her approach emphasizes a goals-based understanding of clients' financial needs and simplifying wealth management for families and business owners. Alexandra is involved in her community through participation with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio and the Temecula Valley Women’s Club. She enjoys hiking, running, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Douglas Esquer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redlands, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Fong is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1981. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jodi Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Moreno Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary planning and access to multiple portfolio management styles.