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.

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.

Ruben Munoz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held positions at Bank of America Corp. and several other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Josiah Ball is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Western International Securities, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and SagePoint Financial, among others. He also serves as a non-variable insurance agent for Sphera Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Paul Leone is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, National Planning Corporation, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Investment Advisors International, and MSI Financial Services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and a multi-advisor platform.

Carlos Almazan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with CUNA Brokerage Services, INC and ongoing work with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management programs, and institutional platforms, combining advisory and non-advisory financial activities across multiple sectors.

Joel Perez Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and also works with Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advisory roles, he receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors and also serves corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering model-based investment strategies alongside discretionary separately managed accounts.

Emmanuel Reynoso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he serves as Owner and CEO of Emajen, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model portfolio strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Sherri Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, she spent 20 years with Wells Fargo Bank and its clearing division. Anderson serves as a board member of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, an organization focused on regional economic development in Southern California. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Carolyn Matson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member at large for the Steven G. Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation and co-owns Matson Development Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and uses various research tools to support advisors in delivering customized and model portfolio strategies.

Carolyn Tinkham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on services for individual investors rather than institutional or pension plans.

Richard Mast is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. Outside his advisory roles, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies overseen by third-party managers and supports a broad network of nearly 3,700 advisors with about $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Nathen Trujillo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Tommy Bahama and The Walt Disney Company. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

David Altman is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 1998 to 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing capital market analysis and asset allocation guidance.