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.

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.

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.

Chris Alvarado is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at US Bancorp and has been involved with Dale Carnegie Training as a certified trainer since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Ismael Rojo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SBCUSD, Walmart, and AT&T. Outside of advising, he is involved with Thrive Academics, an educational organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Floyd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes more than three decades with Primerica Financial Services and roles with the County of San Bernardino. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor of an estate and is involved in referral activities for home security and related services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third parties.

Seema Sethi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for five years before joining Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. in 2007. Her business activities include presenting and selling non-variable insurance products such as term life insurance and fixed annuities. 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 with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Randall Hord is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2003. Hord serves as a board member of Riverside Community Hospital and is a partner in several local business ventures, including ownership of an office building. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both individual and institutional needs through advanced modeling tools and specialized programs.

Deborah Ames is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Stephanie Rauda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Primerica Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.