Christopher Barney serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor, offering personalized wealth management strategies to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He utilizes investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to create flexible strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation. With 20 years of experience in financial services, Christopher specializes in assisting individuals and families with investment and wealth management needs, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University. He is also involved in community activities such as Disaster Relief Transport and LDS Charities. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, gardening, and traveling.

Fanor Bohorquez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2018 and previously spent three years at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive services.

Arnie Gonzalez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2022 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Johnatan Kokos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment 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.

Joshua Tobias is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His career includes prior roles at KForce, Bankers Life and Casualty, Northwestern Mutual, Anheuser Busch InBev, and involvement with the Edward Jones Family YMCA. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kenyon Humphrey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2017 and was previously employed at Washington Mutual Bank, F.A./Chase from 2002 to 2017. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Sulaiman Mayel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mayel is involved in property management, acquisition, and rehabilitation through a separate business. 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 alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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 with LPL Financial in Yucaipa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Daniel Cabral is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles across different industries, including positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Live Nation Worldwide Inc. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator and its use of AI-driven methods in portfolio management.

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Tommy De Graw is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Gor Antashyan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

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 in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Christine Brand is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2025. In addition to her advisory roles, Brand owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and diverse program structures.

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.

Jean Baptiste Afflack is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and as an Investment Solution Representative from 2021 to 2022 at Fidelity Investments. He also has experience as a Financial Advisor at Brancov Financial Services from 2020 to 2021 and was a Registered Representative at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. In his professional practice, Jean focuses on building and retaining client relationships by collaborating with clients and their families. He partners with them to create financial plans that align with their goals, utilizing various resources to assist with the construction and execution of these plans. Jean holds a California Insurance License.