Rocio Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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.

Mark Weber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Weber is the owner of Weber Wealth Advisors, a sole proprietorship providing investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing across multiple investment vehicles.

Robert Meaux Jr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Anaheim, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he participates voluntarily in market research focus groups for a consumer research firm. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning and managed-account programs while keeping planning and implementation services separate.

Amanda Smithberg Urban is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Riverside, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial before joining Ameriprise in 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through comprehensive recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm's approach combines proprietary research and third-party data, emphasizing tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients approaching or in retirement.

Mike Mc Coy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Arturo Centeno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a rental property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Ryan Trabert is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KEI Financial and Albertsons. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed accounts, utilizing various tools and third-party managers to construct and manage investment portfolios.

Casey Reyna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at FedEx Ground and through various educational roles before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Kyle Bacskai is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mora Financial, Northwestern Mutual, EssilorLuxottica, and Wells Fargo Bank. He has an academic background from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Maria Cristina Deterala De La O is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an office manager for De La O Associates, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in sales of home-related products and loan referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by third parties, with custody and trade execution supported by Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Derick Roberts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tustin, CA, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience, including four years at Atlas Copco prior to joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in local business networking through the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and BNI in Fullerton, assisting with small business connections and financial planning questions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory services, combining a large national advisor network with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Leslie Coulson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Centaurus Financial, FSC Securities Corporation, Ameriprise, and Fragasso Wealth Advisors. She is also involved with Eldercalifornia, a non-investment-related business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with technology tools and a broad platform of financial products.

Travis Bartsch is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a fixed insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing tools like asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Ian Massey is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Corona, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and WealthPLAN Partners. Massey is also the CFO of Providence Wealth Planning, LLC and Plan With Providence, LLC, where he oversees financial planning and corporate functions, and he owns Financial Caddie, LLC, a personal consulting business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services using advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Arlette Oberg is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2001, serving in her current role since 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent five years at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Corraliza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and MassMutual. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of fund and model portfolio strategies.

Jeffrey Tiedge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wedbush Securities, SeaCrest Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Ho Yan Tam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 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. Outside of his advisory role, Tam is actively involved in managing several restaurant businesses in Claremont, CA, including serving as general manager and authorized signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christina Moon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and East West Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a real estate business based in Prosper, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.