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 Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, serving individuals, families, retirees, and business owners. Damian is a member of Brown & Associates and focuses on investment planning, portfolio construction, and customization. Damian holds a bachelor's degree from the California State University system and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. His approach centers on understanding clients' priorities and developing personalized plans tailored to their goals. Outside of work, Damian resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California with his wife Kerri Ann and their daughter Claire. His personal interests include biking, boating, cooking, gardening, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

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.

Jonathan Huerta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services, Inc. and Lyft. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Pedro Arellano Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Penske Automotive Group, and Saks Fifth Avenue. He is also a commissioned notary. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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.

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.

Matthew Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Riverside, CA, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously was employed at Stater Bros. Markets from 2015 to 2019. Bates holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Quang Minh Alex Ta is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Suong Dat Pty Ltd., Ginza Teppanyaki, Sacombank, VPS Securities JSC, the University of Melbourne, and the Vietnam Australia International School. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amy Cranfill is a financial advisor with Stifel in Redlands, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Financial since 2016. Cranfill serves on the boards of several local organizations, including Redlands Sunrise Rotary, Redlands Chamber of Commerce, and Redlands Community Foundation. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Scott Robson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized financial strategies for clients and their families. He focuses on areas including retirement planning, education funding, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Scott applies his expertise to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals with strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Scott earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University San Bernardino and has been working in financial services since 2000. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His background in finance, banking, and real estate informs his comprehensive approach to financial independence and lifestyle planning. Outside of his professional role, Scott and his wife Jennifer have been married for 25 years and have two daughters. He enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, and watching his daughters play soccer. Scott supports community organizations such as City of Hope, Feed the Children, and Mutts with a Mission, reflecting his engagement with local causes.

Michelle Rodgers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jose Gonzalez Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and support from in-house and third-party research.

Roston Willis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2023 and at LeasePlan USA from 2015 to 2017. He is also a Professor of Finance at California Baptist University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by comprehensive research and technology.

Sara Moreno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Tetley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Prior to his career in financial services, he worked at The Home Depot and Chaparral Motorsports. He is also the owner of Tetley Wealth Group, a support company. 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 utilizes analytical tools such as probability modeling to support its recommendations, with expanded services that include municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Rudy De La Torre is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals, leveraging insights from Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Rudy focuses on understanding each client’s complete financial picture to create flexible approaches that respond to evolving market conditions. Rudy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. He also actively participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer work in support of local organizations.

Phillip Orr is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 32 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Orr is also an author of World War II archaeological publications and serves as secretary on the board of a nonprofit radio station. Additionally, he coaches running and track & field and founded a scholarship fund for high school athletes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Brandi Evans Padilla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Kona Butterflyz, which provides ADHD coaching and tutoring for securities licensing exam preparation. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.