Maida Talens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, Talens is a registered nurse and has roles involving case management and transplant coordination. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-enabled solutions.

Seema Sethi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to present and sell term life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and indexed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Randall Hord is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2003. He is also a board member of Riverside Community Hospital. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary consulting and advanced risk and outcome modeling.

Deborah Ames is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Charles Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and is currently associated with Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as the owner of BRWNSKNGRL LLC, a specialty gifts business operated by Dana Lewis. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Larry Hoatson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. and Pacific Wealth Strategists, Inc., where he also serves as president. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, providing services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Idabel Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Securities LLC and JPMC Bank NA since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at State Farm Melissa Milender Agency and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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’s approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mohammed Eid is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Saxony Securities, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Miramontes Capital, Citigroup, and JP Morgan Securities. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Spencer Macdougall is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at H & R Block and Avantax, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping through Leivas & Associates and H & R Block. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated portfolio managers, employing a variety of program structures and strategies.

Eugene Ocasio is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in a range of client focus areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Eugene holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, Eugene enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, fishing, football, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Dennis Egizi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He is committed to helping clients build, manage, and preserve their wealth through personalized wealth management advice. Dennis focuses on understanding each client's unique situation to establish objectives and develop tailored strategies, with an emphasis on education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Dennis began his career as a financial advisor in 1998, spending nine years with Morgan Stanley & Co. before joining Merrill Lynch in 2007. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Dennis earned his bachelor's degree from California State University San Bernardino after graduating from Notre Dame High School. Outside of his professional work, Dennis enjoys golfing, tennis, biking, camping trips with his family, and spending time with them. He lives with his wife, Danika, and their children, Dane, Daphne, and Darla, in Riverside, California.

Luminita Mora is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding two years of industry experience. She previously worked for Dennis G Phillips & Associates Inc for 17 years and currently serves as CEO of that firm, where she is involved in tax preparation and supervision. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with a reported $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Illya Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is an independent consultant for Pampered Chef, where he sells kitchen tools through in-person and online events. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options.

Ruben Munoz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and several other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Douglas Stephenson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has held positions at Avantax and operates Stephenson Wealth Management LLC and Stephenson Accountancy Corp, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Xavier Zamora is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Moreno Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Blackstone Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ivan Castaneda Valle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. 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 combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Paul Leone is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LPL Financial, and WealthPLAN Partners. Osaic Wealth, Inc. 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 using a range of portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Carlos Almazan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at CUNA Brokerage Services, INC and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Almazan’s background includes involvement with SchoolsFirst Retirement Planning. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Joel Perez Ramirez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.