Joseph Skaggs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Vanguard from 2014 to 2021 in various capacities, including Fund Access Operations Administrator, Senior Investment Specialist, and Investment Specialist. Joseph holds a California Insurance License and focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients make informed decisions. His approach emphasizes building strong client relationships through understanding individual financial goals, trust, and transparency. Outside of his professional career, Joseph enjoys gardening, horseback riding, playing musical instruments, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Charles Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and is currently associated with Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as the owner of BRWNSKNGRL LLC, a specialty gifts business operated by Dana Lewis. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Larry Hoatson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. and Pacific Wealth Strategists, Inc., where he also serves as president. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, providing services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Idabel Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Securities, JPMC Bank NA, State Farm Melissa Milender Agency, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Mohammed Eid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Citigroup, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Merrill. He is currently based in Ontario, CA. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Munoz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to simplify complex financial decisions by understanding their current financial situations and long-term goals. He emphasizes collaborative planning and ongoing guidance to help clients make informed, risk-aware decisions aligned with their objectives. He has experience in various financial roles, including positions as a Financial Advisor at Wescom Credit Union from 2022 to 2024, Senior Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2019 to 2022, and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2019. Joshua holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys bowling, family activities, fitness, football, golf, and music.

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.

Eugene Ocasio is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in a range of client focus areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Eugene holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, Eugene enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, fishing, football, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

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.

Illya Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is an independent consultant for Pampered Chef, where he sells kitchen tools through in-person and online events. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options.

Pablo Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. from 2015 to the present. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shawntrice Watkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with M25:20 Media and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in referral activities related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodian services, operating on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

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 worked previously at Bank of America and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. 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 combination of advisory and brokerage services.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

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.

Danielle Valles is a financial advisor at Merrill in Ontario, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.