Walter Lonergan is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes a brief tenure at Ameriprise and studies at Auburn University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Kimberly Neal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Mission Partnership Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Austin Schmidt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin was born and raised in Riverside, California. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, San Bernardino. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Austin was actively involved in the music industry as a lead guitarist in a touring band that performed at large venues, including the Vans Warped Tour. He decided to pursue a career as a financial advisor, following in his father's footsteps, and subsequently formed a father/son team at Merrill Lynch. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Austin enjoys playing guitar, attending concerts, watching sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and ice hockey, camping, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Jean Baptiste Afflack is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and as an Investment Solution Representative from 2021 to 2022 at Fidelity Investments. He also has experience as a Financial Advisor at Brancov Financial Services from 2020 to 2021 and was a Registered Representative at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. In his professional practice, Jean focuses on building and retaining client relationships by collaborating with clients and their families. He partners with them to create financial plans that align with their goals, utilizing various resources to assist with the construction and execution of these plans. Jean holds a California Insurance License.

Suzanne Hart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citizens Business Bank and Wells Fargo affiliates, spanning over two decades. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a notary public in Ontario, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Peter Han is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior firms include First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of businesses in agricultural products and saw milling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Beverlee Chenault is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent distributor and serves as a notary and loan document agent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines retail, institutional, and specialized investment services.

Gerard Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and has prior experience at Meredith Lodging and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Translations Galore LLC, a business he has operated since 2011. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Michael Laffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with the University of Aberdeen for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Li has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Patricia Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at Corkys and Mifflin Dunder Inc. She also has experience with Primerica Financial Services and in the real estate sector. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent food and grocery delivery driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors.

Laura Richards is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, accumulating extensive experience at each firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brian Steen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Capital Group Companies for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Ferguson, MO, which are managed by a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is involved in a family tax and accounting practice, Whyte and Associates Inc., where he prepares individual tax returns and manages sales. He also supports operations at Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., contributing to client service and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures.

Yvette Giove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ismael Rojo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SBCUSD, Walmart, and AT&T. Outside of advising, he is involved with Thrive Academics, an educational organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Douglas Forcheskie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and has worked within Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a distinctive affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized consulting programs.

Edson Nieto Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors, approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, and uses model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.