Juan Vargas is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Cognitio Capital, an insurance agency that offers fixed life insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Alan Kanitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Herman Weissker, Coburn Equipment Rentals, and PFS Investments Inc., where he has worked since 2008. Kanitz also engages in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Andrew Norman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior roles include positions at AssetBridge Capital Management, Team Financial Partners, and various non-financial employers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Andrea Watkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation. She has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Weber Wealth Advisors and Beautycounter, as well as time spent as a homemaker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with various investment programs. The firm’s approach involves model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

Chad Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Citigroup, Comerica Securities, and Wescom Financial Services. He is currently based in Anaheim, CA. 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 services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Tania Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Cal State San Bernardino, and Chaffey Community College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Nelson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013 and is also associated with Petersen International Underwriters and Foresight Wealth, where he serves as owner. Nelson is licensed to sell disability insurance through multiple firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including 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 multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to various model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Allen Block is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ontario, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Akhil Pruthi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for seven years before joining Edward Jones. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Luis Tinoco Burbano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2026 and previously worked at Primerica Financial Services, Crevier BMW, Ontario Volkswagen, and Pink Xterminators Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and account custody through third-party providers.

Joshua Mccoy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover 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.

Orion Richardson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Upland, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, having previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with various outside insurance companies. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, often through third-party asset managers, and offers a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mary Caporale is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 42 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Edward Jones since 2003 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Blake Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Washington, Crafton Hills College, and Arrowhead Orthopedics. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school football referee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 various model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Ricardo Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Chasing Value Asset Management, and William O'Neil Securities. He is also involved with the Credit Union of Southern California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 access, and institutional platforms.

Duvan Chiang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

Jeffrey Miyahara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for four years and has held teaching roles at various colleges including Rio Hondo College, Santiago Canyon College, and California State University Fullerton. Outside of advising, he manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and supports its platforms with research and operational tools.

Dean Dunbar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Edward Jones. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Patrick Merrill is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Merrill has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held positions at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. He serves on the Investment Committee Board of the Claremont United Church of Christ. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.