Melissa Bergeron is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Liberty Capital Strategists, and Primary Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and emphasizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Israel Nazari is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022 and previously spent nine years at The Lemoine Group, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating 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.

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.

Jose Guzman Vazquez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fontana, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP, PNC Investments, and several BBVA entities. She has been involved with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio County for 10 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lynette Atchley is a CFP® and PFS™ with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with Cetera since 2000 and serves as CEO and Managing Director of CPA Financial Advisors, Inc., where she oversees tax and accounting services. Outside of advisory roles, she holds board positions in nonprofit and environmental organizations and chairs a committee of CPAs who are financial planners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through various program structures and custodial relationships.

David Williamson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Net Law, and Qsciences. Outside of his advisory work, Williamson is the owner and president of Thistle California Collective. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with various operational and research tools.

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 at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Western University of Health Sciences. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Andrew Mason is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Twins Chiropractic. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers.

Paul Castro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, UnionBanc Investment Services, and an 11-year tenure at Caliber Picture Framing. He is involved in several business activities outside of advisory work, including an insurance agency and tax and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and supports advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

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 in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial since 1995. He also operates a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Ally Li is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, applying research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

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 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of advising, he maintains ownership of an LLC established for holding title to a vessel. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.