Eric Esparza is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2026, previously working at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and Petco Health and Wellness. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

John Bunge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Beaumont, CA, and has served at Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in several community and faith-based organizations, including serving on the advisory board for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley and as a part-time interim pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

Anna Anderson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has worked with firms including Pacific Wealth Strategists, Royal Alliance Associates, and John Hancock. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a youth outreach coordinator at Yucaipa SDA Church. OSAIC serves a diverse 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 focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

Michael Salazar is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Adjustments for Secaucus, New Jersey, where he reviews and votes on variances related to the town’s aesthetics. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Fanor Bohorquez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Citigroup Global Markets, Wamu Investments, and Waddell & Reed. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process incorporates systematic quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team.

Arnie Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill for 19 years prior to joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Johnatan Kokos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Ameriprise. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Michelle Rickard is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Tobias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fontana, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KForce, Bankers Life and Casualty, Anheuser Busch InBev, and the Edward Jones Family YMCA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sulaiman Mayel is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley DW Inc., and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management, acquisition, and rehabilitation through a private real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Robert Amatore is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2007 and previously spent three years at Quantum Sales LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options across diverse account structures.

David Massongill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America, National Planning Corporation, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. Massongill is based in Yucaipa, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tommy De Graw is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP, and Edward Jones. 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 services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

Eric Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. Barrett’s outside activities include writing and servicing non-variable insurance business. 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 model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Jose Del Carmen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2014 and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Heroes Bar and Grill from 2014 to 2018. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies.

Austin Schmidt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin was born and raised in Riverside, California. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, San Bernardino. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Austin was actively involved in the music industry as a lead guitarist in a touring band that performed at large venues, including the Vans Warped Tour. He decided to pursue a career as a financial advisor, following in his father's footsteps, and subsequently formed a father/son team at Merrill Lynch. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Austin enjoys playing guitar, attending concerts, watching sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and ice hockey, camping, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Steven Beck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance agencies. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through LB Tax Prep. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Laura Richards is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill, spanning a combined 19 years in those firms. 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 various advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Yvette Giove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.