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.

Michael Passero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, he was employed by Verizon Wireless for nine years. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Larry Hoatson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and serves as president of Pacific Wealth Strategists, Inc., where he also provides financial advice. Larry is also an independent insurance agent, soliciting and servicing fixed insurance contracts. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Idabel Burgos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Securities LLC and JPMC Bank NA since 2018, following two years at the State Farm Melissa Milender Agency. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Spencer Macdougall is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at H & R Block and Avantax, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping through Leivas & Associates and H & R Block. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated portfolio managers, employing a variety of program structures and strategies.

Dennis Egizi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He is committed to helping clients build, manage, and preserve their wealth through personalized wealth management advice. Dennis focuses on understanding each client's unique situation to establish objectives and develop tailored strategies, with an emphasis on education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Dennis began his career as a financial advisor in 1998, spending nine years with Morgan Stanley & Co. before joining Merrill Lynch in 2007. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Dennis earned his bachelor's degree from California State University San Bernardino after graduating from Notre Dame High School. Outside of his professional work, Dennis enjoys golfing, tennis, biking, camping trips with his family, and spending time with them. He lives with his wife, Danika, and their children, Dane, Daphne, and Darla, in Riverside, California.

Luminita Mora is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding two years of industry experience. She previously worked for Dennis G Phillips & Associates Inc for 17 years and currently serves as CEO of that firm, where she is involved in tax preparation and supervision. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with a reported $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Douglas Stephenson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has held positions at Avantax and operates Stephenson Wealth Management LLC and Stephenson Accountancy Corp, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Xavier Zamora is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Moreno Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Blackstone Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ivan Castaneda Valle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.