Eric Hale is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2016. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Damian Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, serving individuals, families, retirees, and business owners. Damian is a member of Brown & Associates and focuses on investment planning, portfolio construction, and customization. Damian holds a bachelor's degree from the California State University system and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. His approach centers on understanding clients' priorities and developing personalized plans tailored to their goals. Outside of work, Damian resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California with his wife Kerri Ann and their daughter Claire. His personal interests include biking, boating, cooking, gardening, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Alexander Kosan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Deloitte, CliftonLarsonAllen, Morgan Stanley, and a four-year period at the University of California - Santa Cruz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Huerta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services, Inc. and Lyft. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Pedro Arellano Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Penske Automotive Group, and Saks Fifth Avenue. He is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mark Hutchason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 29 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in helping plan sponsors design effective retirement plans and establish sound financial strategies. Mark's expertise encompasses business retirement and employee benefits plans, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, and employee financial health. He works closely with both plan stewards and participants to achieve objective-based outcomes and also manages personal wealth portfolios for business owners, individuals, retirees, and families. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in public accounting from Cal State San Bernardino and has a background as a Controller and Administrator of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations, reflecting his commitment to continuous education in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. Residing in Apple Valley, California with his wife, Shelly, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with his family. He and his wife volunteer as Wish Granters for Make-A-Wish and are active in community service, aligning with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Mark aims to be a trusted advisor who helps clients achieve financial dignity, defined as the ability to live comfortably, share time with loved ones, and maintain financial confidence.

Michael Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Arthur Cordts is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and operates under the DBA Synergy Wealth Management in Anaheim Hills, CA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Matthew Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Riverside, CA, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously was employed at Stater Bros. Markets from 2015 to 2019. Bates holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Quang Minh Alex Ta is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Suong Dat Pty Ltd., Ginza Teppanyaki, Sacombank, VPS Securities JSC, the University of Melbourne, and the Vietnam Australia International School. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roberto Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, California Bank & Trust, and Opus Bank. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Robson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized financial strategies for clients and their families. He focuses on areas including retirement planning, education funding, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Scott applies his expertise to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals with strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Scott earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University San Bernardino and has been working in financial services since 2000. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His background in finance, banking, and real estate informs his comprehensive approach to financial independence and lifestyle planning. Outside of his professional role, Scott and his wife Jennifer have been married for 25 years and have two daughters. He enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, and watching his daughters play soccer. Scott supports community organizations such as City of Hope, Feed the Children, and Mutts with a Mission, reflecting his engagement with local causes.

Christopher Gendreau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure.

Michelle Rodgers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sung Won Suh is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Pet and Tree for eight years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight controls, and its advisory role to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Roston Willis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2023 and at LeasePlan USA from 2015 to 2017. He is also a Professor of Finance at California Baptist University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by comprehensive research and technology.

Dylan Aschoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

Brandon Arnold is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1998. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Anaheim Hills, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Vice President of the Kiwanis Club of Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Tetley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Prior to his career in financial services, he worked at The Home Depot and Chaparral Motorsports. He is also the owner of Tetley Wealth Group, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as probability modeling to support its recommendations, with expanded services that include municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Lulu Lo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and KinFine USA, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.