Michael Neeley is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a freelance musician, serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization, and owns a consulting business providing CFO services to companies without full-time CFOs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies.

Christopher Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Albert Singleterry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, as well as prior experience at Wm Financial Services Inc. from 2005 to 2018. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services. He owns a non-investment-related business entity, JPW and Associates, which does not generate revenue or require time commitments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gloria Chen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, Citigroup, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of her financial career, she tutors children in violin through her music tutoring business, Chen's Music. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its diversified investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kay Bonadie is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, Kay was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019. Kay is licensed with the California Insurance License. In her role, she focuses on building trust with clients to define their financial objectives, explore alternatives, and help choose strategies that align with their plans.

Erinleigh Baldivia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2007, including roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank Ssb. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides centralized custody and operational support.

Mindy Cheng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Arthur Lin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monrovia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Wamu Investments, Inc. Lin holds a real estate license and owns a business that manages his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focusing on written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Tolan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in La Verne, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, 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 in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Ellie Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2023. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, East West Bank, and Cypress Sourcing Company Ltd., as well as several years of full-time education before entering the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Michael Nackerud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent eight years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment analysis to support client goals.

Benjamin Blum is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Monrovia, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, he worked at firms including Cetera and Woodbury Financial Services. Blum is also an independent insurance agent and owner of business entities including Bless Holdings, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs both proprietary and third-party strategies, providing customizable investment solutions through various custody and platform arrangements.

Todd Porter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Shawn Ecklund is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting client implementation through various advisory programs.

James Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

David Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and served in various roles with the Pasadena Police and California Highway Patrol. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

Ted Ostrowski is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals in providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and needs. He is committed to delivering a great wealth planning experience for every client. Ted has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having progressed through various roles since 2012. His positions include Assistant Branch Manager from 2019 to 2020, Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2019, Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and Financial Representative from 2012 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ted has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, football, golf, hiking, and parenthood.

Shao Ying Wang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wang held roles at Yulu Trading Inc, Shing Tech Electronics Co. Ltd, Seville Classics Inc, LOA Intl (USA) Transport Co. Inc, and the University of the West. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence.

Edson Arroyo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in La Verne, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes positions with Bank of America, Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting and bookkeeping services for a small landscape design company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.