John Kendall is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for five years before joining Schwab in 2018. He serves as a non-paying board member of Christian Arts & Theater, a nonprofit charitable organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

Vincent Hurd is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His recent work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Hertz Global Holdings, and various positions outside the financial industry, including involvement with the Inland Empire Community Foundation. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sami Harper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Harper worked at LPL Financial from 2022 to 2024 and Kinecta FCU from 2006 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, Harper has involvement in real estate ownership focused on multi-family properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support and emphasizes assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Victor Kubo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Douglas Morris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in Elite Jewelry at the Vault since 1982. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling to develop financial plans.

Shane Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, Smith officiates high school football and basketball games in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Na Ren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for elderly parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at East West Bank, CTBC Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Todd Bolen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following a 17-year tenure at Woodbury Financial Services, as well as prior roles at LPL Financial and SeCU Brokerage Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and service as an agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Christopher Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez works as an independent contractor for Uber and operates an Amway e-commerce business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danny De La Mora is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to address clients’ evolving financial needs. Danny holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also participates in community activities by volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to the communities he serves through Merrill.

Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Steve Rincand is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Civil Financial Services and NY Life Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a line cook for Food Fighters 4 All and is the founder of Imagine Photographic, a portrait and event photography business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Anthony Jaramillo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Corona, CA, with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Jaramillo Transport, a vehicle transport service for car dealerships. Merrill, together 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, and institutional investors.

James Filippi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2014, he worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and D.A. Davidson & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family winery business, providing maintenance support. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to multiple portfolio management strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Amy Song is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and HMA Global. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports its clients with brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Caitlin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a structured recommendation process supported by internal research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets.

Saikou Jabbi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Yuan Ze University and Boise State University, including work in corporate finance and academic positions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Julian Castiblanco Canon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wescom Financial Services and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement services to individuals, institutions, and banks through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ocean Ho is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, Ho held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on ESG eligibility and broad derivatives capabilities.