Tara Sibrian is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Ontario, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Thrivent since 2006, including 13 years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 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 services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been employed with Bank of America since 2004. He serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust outside of his advisory role. 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 institutional investors.

Ann Bakenhus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in fitness and retail roles including ownership of Personalized Fitness by Annie, where she created workout plans for clients. She is also a board member at large for the Pick Group of Young Professionals, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and professional development in Riverside. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and related services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Ramos is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Citizens Business Bank, City National Bank, and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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.

Stephen Fillet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Jesteda Partners. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Qiong Jackson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically serving those with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Manal Massoud is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Z & Z Enterprises Inc., a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Scott Mcintire is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has supported clients by developing customized investment strategies aligned with their long-term financial goals. He also collaborates closely with estate attorneys and CPAs to ensure that clients’ financial plans are coordinated with their broader objectives. Scott's areas of focus include education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his high school diploma from Notre Dame High School. Scott is involved with the National Brain Tumor Foundation and participates in community activities through St. Thomas Catholic Church. Outside of work, his interests include baseball, camping, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Loza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he was involved with Loza, Beck & Associates LLC and has experience with Riverside Community Health Foundation and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has been engaged in tax preparation and accounting services through LB Tax Prep. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Zeiry Barillas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2017, Zeiry worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of financial advising, Zeiry serves as treasurer for Orangevale Huskies Youth Athletic in Roseville, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s investment menus include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, reflecting a broader range of financial products than typical among large institutional advisers.

Richard Higbee is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including UBS Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, LPL Financial, and Trilogy Financial Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Karen Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2000, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a paraplanner for Derek S Johnson, a franchise advisor. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its retirement planning approach.

Luis Villa Rojas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Professional Auto Transport. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jose Triana is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in driving passengers and delivering food as part of a separate business activity. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1984 and has held roles including managing the Riverside and San Bernardino offices for 17 years. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice and builds personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he manages strategies on a discretionary basis. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, John is involved in the mountain communities where he resides and has previously served on the board for the Mountains Community Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include boating, gardening, and horseback riding.

AJ Jimenez is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he supports and coaches associates to ensure clients receive a great experience when visiting the office. Prior to this, AJ held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant (2024-2025), Planning Consultant (2023-2024), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022). AJ holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, AJ has interests in baseball, camping, concerts, golf, and music.

Michael Sepulveda is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008 and brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Michael focuses on serving business owners and professionals, addressing their complex financial needs while balancing professional and personal goals. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In his role, Michael provides discretionary management of custom investment strategies, utilizing Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to offer comprehensive financial solutions. His expertise encompasses college education planning, institutional investment consulting, retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored to foundations, non-profits, and small businesses. Michael lives in Riverside, California, with his wife Rachel and their two children. He is involved in community organizations including the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus Council 4793, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, and Southern California Youth Rugby. Additionally, he participates in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure event. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, woodworking, baseball, boating, camping, football, gardening, hunting, and spending time with family.

Jeffrey Rosenzweig is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ontario, California. He works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and life stages. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Jeffrey utilizes his expertise to help clients balance saving, investing, and budgeting while encouraging them to enjoy meaningful experiences and consider the impact of their wealth on their well-being and others. Clients rely on his evenhanded advice, patient counsel, and responsive service as he helps them navigate financial planning challenges and opportunities. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jeffrey is actively involved in his community, participating in organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Ontario, Boy Scouts of America, Etiwanda Bands and Color Guards, First Lego League - Robotics, Fontana Community Little League, and Girl Scouts USA.

Pedro Martin Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anthony Espinoza is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Yucaipa, California, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he spent ten years working with Fitness 19. He is involved with BNI Riverside and San Bernardino Counties as a mentor, participating in meetings and providing education on referrals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.