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.

Sinahy Luna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She works closely with clients and families to help them achieve their financial goals, providing access to a trusted brand and a variety of investment and planning tools. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2021, AVP and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2019, and Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2014. She holds a California Insurance License.

Kyle Gilbert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor teaching at the University of California, Riverside. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured processes and tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

James Kefalas III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has prior experience in non-variable insurance from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he is the owner of Kefalasfoley Investment Services Inc., a support company unrelated to investment management. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs and municipal advisory services.

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.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several 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). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

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.

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.

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.

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.