Megan Shoemake is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having also worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. 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.

Robert Brood is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he spent over two decades at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. He also has a longstanding role at Brood and Seibert CPA's, where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment strategies supported by operational tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Mario Silva Escoto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and ten years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Azusa Pacific University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryant Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Polo Ralph Lauren from 2013 to 2017. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Darren Canada is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 1999 and owns TC Financial LLC, a support company related to his advisory activities. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Steven Amacher is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Hemet, CA. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as a 15-year tenure with IBEW Local 47. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Fricke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Seibert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates for over two decades and is also involved in CPA firms and family investment businesses in Hemet, CA. Additionally, he serves in fiduciary roles for multiple charitable remainder unitrusts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a mix of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Antoni Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and totaling 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities Inc., Beverly Hills Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved with Genesis Advisors Group LLC in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Annette Young is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for the past ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Rolando Bautista is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Bautista is based in San Jacinto, CA. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michele Wintersteen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and over 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, MacElhenney Management, Inc., and Brookstreet Securities Corporation. She is associated with Stand Financial, an entity related to her activities within LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mikhail Mikhail is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co and Nationwide Life Insurance, among others. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations as part of collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Lahnna Morton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner of Above Level Equine Ventures, a horse breeding business based in Escondido, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Mikey Rivas Chacon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Anthony Espinoza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Yucaipa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked for Fitness 19 for ten years. Espinoza is also involved as a mentor in the BNI Riverside and San Bernardino Counties organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Bunge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Beaumont, CA, and has served at Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in several community and faith-based organizations, including serving on the advisory board for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley and as a part-time interim pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

David Massongill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America, National Planning Corporation, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. Massongill is based in Yucaipa, California. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Vargas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2010, including JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Rachel Pierson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Cetera and Heritage Family Investments. Pierson is also a business owner at Brood, Seibert & Lovcik, CPAs, LLP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.