Christopher Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., LPL Financial, and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in mortgage lending and insurance sales, including fixed insurance products and fixed life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored 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 third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Louie A. Vargas is a Financial Advisor with the HQFV Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and planning services to business owners, families, and retirees, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Louie holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Louie began his career at Merrill in 2001 supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients in Merrill's Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. He became licensed to serve as a Market Supervision Manager in 2008 and later supervised UBS's International Wealth Management business across multiple states until returning to Merrill in 2020. With over 15 years of supervisory experience, he values collaborating with colleagues and providing clients access to comprehensive financial services. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother who worked at Merrill for more than 35 years, Louie is committed to promoting financial literacy and generational wealth building. He participates in Bank of America's Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) mentorship program and has served as a youth mentor for over a decade. Louie is married and enjoys spending time with his family, preserving family recipes, and researching his family history dating back to 1700s Mexico.

Robert Begley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Begley Capital Management LLC, a financial and insurance practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance expertise.

Eric Esparza is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2026, previously working at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and Petco Health and Wellness. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Jocelyne Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017 and previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Anna Anderson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and John Hancock / SII. Anderson is also involved in youth outreach as a coordinator for a local church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a network of affiliated advisors, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Steven Norin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Pelfrey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. He has 14 years of industry experience, including eight years at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2020, before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Escobar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Group for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a marketing business called Taco Mapper. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates nationwide with over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Gerald Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior firms include UBS Financial Services, Crowell, Weedon & Co., and D.A. Davidson & Co., with tenure at LPL Financial since 2015. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad suite of financial products.

Tayra Martinez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over nine years of experience in the finance industry. She integrates her background as a former small business owner to address the unique challenges individuals and families face in managing their finances. Born in Mexico and raised in the United States, Tayra values planning and perseverance, which informs her approach to financial advising. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tayra holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her High School Diploma from Rancho Santa Rosa High School and completed the Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning. She is also fluent in Spanish and English. Beyond her professional life, Tayra is a mother of two and married to her high school sweetheart. Her personal interests include baseball, cooking, dancing, golfing, interior decorating, music, pickleball, spending time with her family, and traveling. Tayra participates in professional organizations such as the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement and the Inland Empire Economic Partnership Regional Leadership Academy.

Jeff Gonzales is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various affiliates of Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Sally Eskander is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a car detailing business in Rancho Cucamonga, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Michael Salazar is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Adjustments for Secaucus, New Jersey, where he reviews and votes on variances related to the town’s aesthetics. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Shannon Sapp is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1995 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Fanor Bohorquez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2018 and previously spent three years at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive services.

Yan Ye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. Yan has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Arnie Gonzalez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2022 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Paulina Becerra Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Newnewfoods and Manuel Alarcon Trucking, as well as positions at UC San Diego. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.