Andy Samaan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and a brief position at Primos Wine and Spirits Inc. He is also a silent partner in ALE Fresno 2 Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Carlos Rosales Vasquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and secretary for El Nido Family Centers, treasurer and finance committee leader at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and president of the Palomares Walk HOA. He also owns Anteater Home Solutions and participates as a board member of NAHREP LA San Gabriel. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ivan Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tax and Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate rental business in Riverside, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Dahl is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Inc since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Dahl serves on the boards of the Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club and the Cypress Community Association, and he is president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Orange County Area Alumni Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nicole Fernish is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was a Registered Representative at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2012. Nicole emphasizes building trusting relationships with her clients by creating and implementing financial goals and providing education in financial planning. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to serve clients in various aspects of their financial needs.

John Robins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial across multiple periods since 2008. He has also been involved in insurance sales through various carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Blandine Miramontes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of finance, she is co-owner of San Diego Commercial and Residential Cleaning, Inc., a janitorial services business. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Richard Lopez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024 and has prior experience at California State University, San Bernardino and San Bernardino Valley College. 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 various institutions.

David Miller is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at LPL Enterprise. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. He serves as a board member for Outdoor Journeys, a nonprofit organization based in Angelus Oaks, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a platform that integrates financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management.

Michelle Morales is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on serving a diverse range of clients, including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, endowments, and private foundations. Michelle emphasizes frequent communication with clients and often works with both spouses and adult children to understand their best interests now and in the future. She strives to help clients leave meaningful legacies by focusing on their life's most rewarding moments. Michelle has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michelle specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. She also manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies. Michelle grew up in Pasadena and resides in Yorba Linda with her children. She enjoys biking, golfing, spending time with her family, and traveling. She volunteers as a National Charity League Sustainer, participating in community service and leadership development activities.

David Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has prior work experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank and served in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police and California Highway Patrol. He has less than one year of industry experience in financial advising. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds unique roles such as registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment funds.

Ted Ostrowski is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals in providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and needs. He is committed to delivering a great wealth planning experience for every client. Ted has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having progressed through various roles since 2012. His positions include Assistant Branch Manager from 2019 to 2020, Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2019, Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and Financial Representative from 2012 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ted has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, football, golf, hiking, and parenthood.

Rita Pichardo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Falcone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has been with INVEST Financial Corp since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he is also an agent for Life Brokerage Financial Group, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Damian Brown is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Riverside, California. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1999 and is a member of Brown & Associates, focusing on investment planning, portfolio construction, and customization. Damian provides clients with traditional financial advice, as well as developing and managing custom investment strategies by selecting from a broad array of Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. In his role as a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, he may also manage client investment strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Damian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from California State University of San Bernardino. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and holds additional professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Damian resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California with his wife, Kerri Ann, and their daughter. His personal interests include biking, boating, cooking, gardening, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Kosan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Deloitte, CliftonLarsonAllen, Morgan Stanley, and a four-year period at the University of California - Santa Cruz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Hutchason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 29 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in helping plan sponsors design effective retirement plans and establish sound financial strategies. Mark's expertise encompasses business retirement and employee benefits plans, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, and employee financial health. He works closely with both plan stewards and participants to achieve objective-based outcomes and also manages personal wealth portfolios for business owners, individuals, retirees, and families. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in public accounting from Cal State San Bernardino and has a background as a Controller and Administrator of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations, reflecting his commitment to continuous education in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. Residing in Apple Valley, California with his wife, Shelly, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with his family. He and his wife volunteer as Wish Granters for Make-A-Wish and are active in community service, aligning with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Mark aims to be a trusted advisor who helps clients achieve financial dignity, defined as the ability to live comfortably, share time with loved ones, and maintain financial confidence.

Yvonne Flores is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in banking and wealth management, with expertise in helping clients organize their financial lives and advance meaningful goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Fluent in Spanish, Yvonne is skilled at connecting with multiple generations of families and first-generation investors. Yvonne holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her knowledge spans banking, insurance, wealth transfer, and investing, enabling her to assist clients in identifying opportunities and addressing financial gaps. She focuses on building long-term relationships through diligence, responsiveness, and attentive listening. Originally a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Mexico, Yvonne values hard work and sacrifice. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she spends time with her family and parents and volunteers with Corazon de Vida, regularly traveling to an orphanage in Tijuana to deliver supplies and spend time with children.

Michael Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.