Ty Schmidt is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Riverside office. Since becoming a financial advisor in 1996, Ty has applied his expertise to assist clients with a variety of financial needs, including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2004 and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2006. With over 25 years of experience, Ty is dedicated to providing individualized financial and wealth management solutions tailored to each client's unique goals. His approach emphasizes building enduring client relationships and simplifying the complexities of wealth planning by considering personal perspectives and priorities. Ty holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ty grew up in Orange County, California, and attended the California State University system. He moved to the Inland Empire after marrying to provide property for horses and other farm animals. Outside of work, Ty enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, swimming, traveling, restoring classic cars, RV travel, and spending time with his family. He is also affiliated with the Corona Elks Lodge.

Jason Nicholson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Nicholson is involved in health insurance sales and occasionally facilitates real estate brokerage introductions. LPL Enterprise serves individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program while providing additional services such as trust custody and affiliated insurance product sales.

Jerry Fields is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Stifel in 2023. Fields holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation, providing clients with planning tools that support their decision-making.

Toneya Mcginnis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2017 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as the Registrar of Voters. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Katrina Hatter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and San Bernardino Medical Orthopaedic Group. She also has involvement in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager approach combined with BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

Gregg Kobashigawa is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise since 2005. He holds a background in accounting and tax preparation through his ownership of a CPA professional corporation and involvement in creative consulting and startup investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to support its investment recommendations, which emphasize dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

David Connor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a real estate rental business in Pomona. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Efren Martinez is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Martinez is also the owner of Martinez & Rezac Financial Services, an insurance agency selling fixed and health insurance, and serves as a Notary Public in California. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a variety of investment types and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Cynthia Hedahl is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UnionBanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Dang Pharmacy Group, Inc. and San Gabriel Medical Pharmacy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Arturo Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. for ten years. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Soward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor at Mt. San Antonio College and is involved in independent insurance brokering and tax preparation through his CPA business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients with assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves on the Riverside Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council and the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame executive board. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Cole Green is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Nylife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and an Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ryan Vollkommer is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2022. Prior to joining Stifel, he held positions at MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, Red Bull, and FACESS. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Dehni is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner and managing member of Brothers Associates LLC, a UPS Store franchise, and Detroit Pizza Company LLC, where he assists with advertising and promotion on a limited basis. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Israel Nazari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Lemoine Group, Inc for nine years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jose Guzman Vazquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. spanning six years. 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 a variety of individual and institutional clients.