Todd Pam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Deutsche AM Distributors, CrossRoads Capital Distributors, Clearbridge Investments, and Blackrock Financial Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

Virgilio Gagalang is a Series 66-licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2012. He has 23 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jesus Sanchez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 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. 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 process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alan Lekawski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Diana Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, among others. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bruno Mendes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and through his own firms, Mendes Wealth Management, LLC and Mendes Consulting Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making on a non-discretionary basis.

Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Gary Charlebois is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 license and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1989 and also operates Pension Portfolios, a sole proprietorship through which he occasionally writes life and health insurance policies. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment platforms and third-party manager options.

Parker Olson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ares Management Corporation, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northern Trust. He serves on the finance committee at Vintage Church Pasadena, assisting with modeling future church budgets. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine financial planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option.

Kelly Erickson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at LPL Financial, LLC. Erickson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Francisco Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 19 years of experience at the firm. He serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts. 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.

Alex Lukoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and has operated The Cigar Guys, a separate business venture, since 2008. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jaimie Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Moore Financial Freedom, LLC, a financial services firm started in 2025. Moore has a background that includes work with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2012 and prior experience at Steven M. Ditch, CFP, where she also provided support services in income tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Rich Wang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and Fashion City International Corp, as well as teaching positions at the University of California Riverside and Walnut High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Hilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience as a financial advisor, having joined Edward Jones in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Airgas USA, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Ford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following nine years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include but do not necessarily provide individual security recommendations within standalone planning.

Chun Bai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, CTBC Bank, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Christian Cruz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving families in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. He works closely with clients including business owners, executives, and teachers, developing customized financial strategies that encompass investment and retirement planning, liability management, debt consolidation, and legacy planning. Christian collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax-minimization and estate planning strategies, and leverages resources such as Bank of America N.A. for residential and securities-based lending. He utilizes guidance from the firm's Chief Investment Office and award-winning research to diversify portfolios with equities, bonds, cash, and alternative investments while considering tax consequences. Christian adapts his communication approach to client preferences and meets with clients in various settings including homes, businesses, or his office. Christian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designation, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from California State University, Los Angeles. His career began at Washington Mutual in 2006 before joining Merrill Lynch in 2012. Raised in a lower-income family in Southern California, Christian's interest in wealth management was influenced by a mentor during his high school soccer years. Outside of work, he holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and enjoys spending time with his wife Evelyn, their children Olivia and Enzo, and their dog Loki.