Michael Laffin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alta Loma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at the University of Aberdeen from 2016 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, accumulating extensive experience before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

David Floyd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1989 and has served in various roles at the County of San Bernardino. Outside of his advisory work, he is an executor of an estate, committing a small amount of time monthly to that responsibility. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Nathan Logan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2009 and 2008 respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based simulations.

Henry Hong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Seema Sethi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to present and sell term life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and indexed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Randall Hord is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2003. He is also a board member of Riverside Community Hospital. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary consulting and advanced risk and outcome modeling.

Deborah Ames is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Joseph Skaggs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Vanguard from 2014 to 2021 in various capacities, including Fund Access Operations Administrator, Senior Investment Specialist, and Investment Specialist. Joseph holds a California Insurance License and focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients make informed decisions. His approach emphasizes building strong client relationships through understanding individual financial goals, trust, and transparency. Outside of his professional career, Joseph enjoys gardening, horseback riding, playing musical instruments, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Cory Justus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he spent 12 years at Azusa Pacific University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.