Blessing Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Lumiqued is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and Independent Capital Management, Inc. for 21 years. He is also involved in nonprofit educational activities, serving as president of the West Covina chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, where he presents seminars to the public. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selections.

Phillip Cheng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various branches of J.P. Morgan since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework.

Usha Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for 10 years. Cervantes is also the author of the book "Over 100 First Samoan Words" and owns a business called Lochytocker Inc. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management provided by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Randy Reyes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, and multiple divisions within Fidelity since 2012. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Jazmine Cardona is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior roles include positions at the State of California, Pruco Securities, LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Wells Fargo. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure supports a large client base with centralized custody and comprehensive investment solutions.

Todd Pam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Deutsche AM Distributors, CrossRoads Capital Distributors, Clearbridge Investments, and Blackrock Financial Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Virgilio Gagalang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Diana Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, among others. 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 offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Lo Coco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Western International Securities, RJJ Pasadena Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a real estate rental business in Monrovia, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and a broad range of financial products.

Bruno Mendes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and operated his own firms, Mendes Wealth Management, LLC, and Mendes Consulting Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with a non-discretionary approach. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Johnny Chi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Cetera Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Charlebois is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1989 and also operates Pension Portfolios, where he occasionally writes life and health insurance policies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Rafael Robles is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for 23 years. His current location is Whittier, CA. 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 strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Parker Olson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ares Management Corporation, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northern Trust. He serves on the finance committee at Vintage Church Pasadena, assisting with modeling future church budgets. 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 without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine financial planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option.

Kelly Erickson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at LPL Financial, LLC. Erickson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Francisco Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 19 years of experience at the firm. He serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Frank Pickett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2005 and founded Pickett Financial Partners in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has minimal involvement with Laguna Investment Trust, a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and specialized programs, including municipal and public finance advisory work.

Rich Wang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and Fashion City International Corp, as well as teaching positions at the University of California Riverside and Walnut High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.