Israel Nazari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022 and previously at The Lemoine Group, Inc. for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Weihsiung Liang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1999 and is also the owner of a CPA firm, Liang & Company Accountancy Corp, which provides accounting and tax services. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Nancy Morsy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Union Bank/MUFG and Bank of America, N.A., among others. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Lolla Long is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and BBVA Wealth Solutions, among others. Long has also been involved with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio County for ten years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lynette Atchley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentials. Atchley is also CEO and managing director of CPA Financial Advisors, Inc., where she oversees a team preparing tax returns and handling accounting functions. Additionally, she serves as chairperson of a committee for the California CPA association focused on financial planners and holds board roles with The Holloway Group and Rebirth Homes Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

David Williamson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at various firms including Qsciences, Net Law, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and president of Thistle California Collective, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and a range of investment strategies.

Lawrence Ruiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Altadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also serves at the California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and manager selection.

Patrick Mendoza is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Northstar Life Services. Mendoza also has a background at Western University of Health Sciences. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Andrew Mason is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior work experience with Twins Chiropractic and several other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Paul Castro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Cetera and UnionBanc Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and tax preparation services through his businesses Pathway Life Wealth Management Insurance Solutions and Pathway Wealth Tax and Accounting Services. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Kimberly Pendleton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in education with several school districts and ongoing work with PFS Investments Inc. Additionally, she contributes as an advertising assistant for Manhattan Fashion Magazine. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Dennis Hoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Ally Li is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Maria Bermejo Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Micalizzi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1993. His other business activities include sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven portfolio management with support from third-party asset managers and custodians. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Veronica Pfohlman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2025 and has a background that includes roles in education and tax preparation. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience in educational and tutoring services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an independent due-diligence process to oversee its investment offerings.

Jonathon Gonzales is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC that holds title for a vessel. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Trabert is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Corona, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 16 years at Securities America, Inc. and has been president of Kei Financial, an insurance sales business, since 1999. As part of his practice, he conducts risk analyses of clients’ insurance coverage to identify and address potential exposures. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing a variety of tools and third-party resources to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Whitney Zick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been operating in the banking and wealth management industry since 2008, providing advice and guidance as well as implementing strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. Whitney specializes in helping clients pursue their financial goals through customized strategies that focus on wealth accumulation, preservation, and financial security across all stages of life. Whitney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from California State University of San Bernardino. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Her expertise includes services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, socially responsible investing, special needs planning strategies, and managing new wealth. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in her community. She serves on the board of the Redlands Area Panhellenic Association and is a member of the American Association of University Women and the Children's Fund. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, interior decorating, reading, scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.