Deontae Hurd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been in the financial services industry since 2025, with prior experience in the roofing and retail sectors. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm offering a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Chris Cooper is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He directs the wealth management strategy, asset allocation, manager evaluation, and liability management for clients, working alongside his partner Michelle Morales. Chris serves a diverse clientele including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, and private foundations primarily in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Chris brings to his financial advisory role a background of disciplined service from the United States Air Force, where he served two enlistments, including support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. As a radar technician for seven years, he developed a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, qualities he applies in managing client portfolios and directing personalized or defined investment strategies. His responsibilities include investment management, tax minimization, estate planning strategies, cash management, and providing access to credit and lending through Bank of America, N.A. Chris earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and a distinguished graduate award from Airmen Leadership School. Outside of his professional work, Chris resides in Yorba Linda with his partner Michelle and their blended family. He is involved with charitable organizations such as Make-A-Wish and the Wounded Warrior Project, supports his children’s sports teams, and enjoys activities including golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Jennifer Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Crown Capital Securities. Jennifer is also involved in a family-run wealth management business where she provides investment planning and client services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

David Maxwell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Based in Riverside, CA, Maxwell has spent the majority of his career within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from its investment institute.

Anthony Argy Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an e-commerce business selling trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining large-scale advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ethan Mc Donald is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, Wealth Enhancement Group, and The Retirement Group. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Starbucks and Ralphs. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Madhu Mali is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. She has held various positions within the financial services industry, including Benefits and Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments, Investment Representative at J P Morgan Securities LLC, Senior Financial Sales Advisor at BBVA Securities Inc., and Financial Executive at Trilogy Financial Services. Her professional experience spans areas such as financial planning, investment solutions, and benefits consulting. Madhu holds a California Insurance License and communicates proficiently in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. Outside of her professional work, Madhu has interests in art, beach activities, hiking, painting, and volunteering.

Tyler Brashears is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, Providence Wealth Planning, LPL Financial, Comerica Bank, and Wells Fargo. Brashears also provides investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to create client portfolios.

Nicholas John is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several sole proprietorships involved in insurance sales and services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to support portfolio construction and management.

Judith Moffitt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Tony Lan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities, and T3 Trading Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Esteban Munoz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for nine years prior to joining OSAIC. Munoz is also involved in portfolio management and insurance services through his sole proprietorship, M&A Investment Services, where he serves as president and vice president. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Cameron Valadez is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as ownership of Plan-It Office Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an enrolled agent overseeing tax preparation and accounting services and has co-authored a small marketing book and engaged in public speaking. 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 representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Justin Arce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Royal Alliance and Foresters Financial Service in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, long-term care, and health insurance, and he operates Epiphany Wealth Planning LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Juan Vargas is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Vargas is involved in insurance sales and serves as president of Cognitio Capital, an insurance agency specializing in fixed life insurance and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

Alan Kanitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Herman Weissker, Coburn Equipment Rentals, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. He is also involved in part-time sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees model implementation with an operational focus on tiered wrap fees and ongoing manager due diligence.

Chad Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including CITIGROUP, Comerica Securities, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. 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. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Nelson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013 and is also associated with Petersen International Underwriters and Foresight Wealth, where he serves as owner. Nelson is licensed to sell disability insurance through multiple firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to various model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Allen Block is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ontario, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Akhil Pruthi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for seven years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.