Harry Bald is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales 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 selectively available separately managed accounts. The firm’s approach includes curated third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Darren York is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 10 years with CUSO Financial Services, LP. 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 a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Marie Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 1998. 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 consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Stephanie Crean is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, having previously worked at American Express for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with 39 North, Inc., a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Tara Sibrian is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2006, including her current role at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate billing and oversight.

Madelyn Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015, as well as a two-year period at Hidden Oaks Retreat. Primerica Advisors serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been employed with Bank of America since 2004. He serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust outside of his advisory role. 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, and institutional investors.

Ann Bakenhus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in fitness and retail roles including ownership of Personalized Fitness by Annie, where she created workout plans for clients. She is also a board member at large for the Pick Group of Young Professionals, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and professional development in Riverside. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and related services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Ramos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Business Bank, City National Bank, and UnionBanc Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Stephen Fillet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Jesteda Partners. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Qiong Jackson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically serving those with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Manal Massoud is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Z & Z Enterprises Inc., a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Scott Mcintire is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has supported clients by developing customized investment strategies aligned with their long-term financial goals. He also collaborates closely with estate attorneys and CPAs to ensure that clients’ financial plans are coordinated with their broader objectives. Scott's areas of focus include education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his high school diploma from Notre Dame High School. Scott is involved with the National Brain Tumor Foundation and participates in community activities through St. Thomas Catholic Church. Outside of work, his interests include baseball, camping, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Loza is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he operated Loza, Beck & Associates LLC and has worked in both insurance and wealth management sectors. He also has a long history of involvement with the Riverside Community Health Foundation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Higbee is a financial advisor at Osaic with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Trilogy Financial Services, LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Providence Wealth Planning, an LLC focused on the sale of insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing techniques to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Karen Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2000, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a paraplanner for Derek S Johnson, a franchise advisor. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its retirement planning approach.

Luis Villa Rojas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Professional Auto Transport. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jose Triana is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in driving passengers and delivering food as part of a separate business activity. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1984 and has held roles including managing the Riverside and San Bernardino offices for 17 years. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice and builds personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he manages strategies on a discretionary basis. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, John is involved in the mountain communities where he resides and has previously served on the board for the Mountains Community Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include boating, gardening, and horseback riding.

Michael Sepulveda is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving business owners and professionals, helping them navigate complex financial challenges to balance their professional and personal goals. With over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael provides tailored wealth management strategies utilizing Merrill Lynch's investment insights and Bank of America's banking solutions. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from a wide range of model portfolios and third-party investment options to meet his clients' objectives. Michael holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Jurupa Valley High School and attended Riverside Community College without completing a degree. Fluent in English and Spanish, he actively participates in professional organizations such as the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus Council 4793, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, and Southern California Youth Rugby. Outside of his professional pursuits, Michael is involved in community activities including the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure. He lives in Riverside, California with his wife Rachel and their two children, Ryane and Michael. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, woodworking, baseball, boating, camping, football, gardening, and hunting.