Rene Ventura is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients and their Wealth Management teams to create and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual financial needs. He has served in this role since 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Rene was a Senior Branch Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2012 to 2024, gaining extensive experience in banking and financial services. Rene holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to address various aspects of financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he spends time engaged in family activities, social events with friends, golf, movies, parenthood, and soccer.

Rafael Castro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Keith Carr is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on understanding the needs of clients and their families to develop aligned financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before assuming his current role in 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, Keith worked as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2008 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Keith has personal interests that include attending concerts, fishing, football, golf, music, and outdoor adventures.

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.

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.

Yasmin Palencia Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., 24Hr Care Services, and involvement with academic institutions such as the University of California, Riverside, and California State University of San Bernardino. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deeba Zaman is a Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill in Ontario, California. She collaborates closely with individuals and families to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Deeba advises clients on a range of financial topics including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. She serves as a single point of contact for her clients’ financial questions, helping them establish a clear understanding of their current financial situation and long-term goals. Since joining Merrill in 2007, Deeba has developed her expertise through professional education and earned advanced degrees. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California system and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Deeba approaches financial advising with attention to both the technical and personal aspects, listening closely to her clients to address their financial needs as well as their aspirations. Outside of her professional role, Deeba enjoys cooking, music, spending time with her family, and traveling. She resides in Southern California with her husband and their Maltese Chihuahua mix, Rocky, and has a particular enthusiasm for Disney.

Bryanna Shirley Lozano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has three years of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at PFS Investments Inc. and CHE Services. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

John Patterson is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as an Assistant District Governor for Rotary International, supporting community service and club promotion. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services guided by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Martina Girgis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In her role, she collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals. Her responsibilities include providing guidance on investing, retirement planning, and savings, as well as facilitating access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Martina holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the California State University System. She carries the Professional Designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach involves ongoing discussions with clients about their goals and concerns, enabling her to offer tailored advice and adapt strategies as clients' needs evolve.

Angie Feng is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group, based in the Orange County Inland Empire Market, Ontario office. She provides holistic wealth management strategies tailored to high net worth clients, focusing on their individual needs and goals. Angie has built extensive client relationships over her 16-year career serving offshore and onshore high net worth individuals, business owners, executives, and families. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Angie also advises clients on banking, credit, and custom lending through Bank of America, retirement and investment advisory strategies, estate and wealth transfer planning, and business succession planning. She employs a team-based approach to develop and implement comprehensive wealth plans. Angie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Fullerton, with an emphasis in Finance and International Business. She maintains her Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance license, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Angie enjoys cooking, golfing, reading, and spending time with her family in her free time.

Samantha Madden is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2023. Prior to her current role, she worked in education and related fields, including positions at Real Journey Academies and the University of Redlands. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Steven Lopez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2020. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is licensed to provide insurance services in California. Steven's professional experience spans several roles in the financial industry, including Senior Financial Consultant and Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2020, Risk Manager and Client Service Representative at BA Investment Services in the late 1990s, as well as earlier positions at Robertson Stephens & Company and Charles Schwab & Co. His expertise encompasses financial consulting and client service. Outside of his professional work, Steven's personal interests include art, biking, hiking, museums, music, and reading.

Tina Dobrinen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Yucaipa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nader Hosseinzadeh is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop wealth planning strategies tailored to their unique financial situations, leveraging Fidelity's investment platform and trusted brand. Nader brings extensive experience in financial consulting, having held roles such as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, Licensed Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC in 2020, Financial Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2016 to 2018, and Licensed Private Banker at UnionBanc Investment Services from 2015 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nader enjoys family activities, golf, music, and soccer.

Jonathan Oconnell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following an 11-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Similar Pants, Inc., a retail and online store based in Rubidoux, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include planning but generally do not provide individual security recommendations.

Jacob Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, and Fitness 19. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household and corporate types. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aaron Bitran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Arrowhead Credit Union, where he has worked for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Christopher Foster is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with clients and their families to help realize their financial goals, including comfortable retirement planning and navigating liquidity events. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and serves as a primary point of contact for both clients and advisors seeking timely information on account questions and services. Christopher leverages investment insights from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside banking services from Bank of America to assist high-net-worth clients in managing their wealth. His expertise encompasses services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to provide comprehensive financial advice that aligns with their overall goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree from the California State University system. He is involved in community activities such as the Rotary Club of Chino Valley and volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army in Riverside/Moreno Valley. He resides in Chino Hills, California with his wife Daphne and enjoys golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Richard Bourgouin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill, where he worked for nine years, and he currently provides investment services at Provident Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.