David Almquist is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Almquist holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, employing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

William Parton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and experience spanning multiple roles in financial services since 2018. His background includes positions at Armada Analytics, HG Sply, Hanley Investment Group, and Wells Fargo Advisors, as well as earlier work outside finance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Richard Ward is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2012. His professional affiliations include memberships and board roles with several nonprofit organizations focused on philanthropy and community engagement, such as Advisors in Philanthropy Orange County Chapter and OneOC. He is also the author of the self-published book *Redefining Retirement* and is involved in organizing educational events that promote community involvement. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides a range of fee-based financial planning and asset allocation services tailored to client needs.

Timothy Werth is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Fernando Hirugami is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Vision Solved Wealth Management Group and has experience in marketing, wealth management, and estate planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and operations manager of Shift Studios LA, a clothing studio. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Bonner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Merrill and has been since 2018, having previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and in the contracting business at Dan Spain Contracting. He is based in Irvine, California. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jack Fierro is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup, Aaron Capital, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Irfan Consultancy. He also attended Carnegie Mellon University from 2019 to 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Jay Mitchell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been assisting clients since 2006. He focuses on helping clients identify and prioritize their financial goals, including estate planning, wealth transfer, tax minimization strategies, and retirement income. Jay develops customized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances and preferences. His expertise extends to managing both qualified and non-qualified employee benefit plans, cash management, customized investment management, and financing services through Bank of America, N.A. He also provides consulting and servicing for institutional clients such as non-profits, foundations, and endowments, with attention to corporate balance sheets to create efficiencies and improve existing practices. Jay graduated cum laude from National University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Finance. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to his finance career, he graduated from Musicians Institute in 2004 with an emphasis on composition and production. Outside of his professional role, Jay is active in his synagogue community, having served as Co-President of the congregation Brotherhood. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, Stephanie, and their two daughters.

Robert Rotstan Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is vice president of the Roy J Shlemon Foundation and owns Bob's Creative Ideas, a business focused on creating and patenting product ideas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and other niche areas, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools for tailored client recommendations.

David Matthey is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1990, he has worked with affluent individuals and families to address their financial needs through customized wealth management strategies. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's financial situation, risk tolerance, and time horizon to develop personalized plans aligned with their goals and priorities. He collaborates with clients to periodically review their strategies to ensure continued alignment with life changes. With over three decades in the financial services industry, David has expertise in areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Fullerton. David resides in Irvine with his wife and four children. He is involved in his local community, supporting organizations such as the Anaheim family YMCA, Ginny’s Kids, and Kiwanis International. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, music, reading, and traveling.

David Teper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He held a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent offering fixed insurance and annuities, and assists clients with life settlements. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios that incorporate stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Keith Tran is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities.

Hooman Karbasion is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He serves as a Finance Committee Member for the Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, CA, where he reviews investment policy and financial statements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Cameron Price is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously held roles at Abercrombie & Fitch and Millennium Systems. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Irvine, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and capital markets services.

Jodi Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Moreno Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary planning and access to multiple portfolio management styles.

Joseph Caira is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Financial and MML Investors Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a baseball training facility for children. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kevin Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Tesla Motors. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services via its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Sunny Kaura is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011, and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. He is also involved with the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Outside of advisory services, he receives compensation for referrals related to mortgage products and home security services through affiliated companies. 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 account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

Liling Lee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Lee Family Trust. 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 to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Marcelino Talavera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years at Pala Casino Spa Resort. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations through a select group of Wealth Advisors while clients retain decision-making authority.