Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Kaiser Permanente and entrepreneurial ventures. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Don Stalker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2005. He has 31 years of industry experience and is also involved in songwriting and performing arts, including membership in the Maxwell-Stalker Band. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies under multiple platform arrangements.

Fernando Hirugami is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Vision Solved Wealth Management Group and has experience in marketing, wealth management, and estate planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and operations manager of Shift Studios LA, a clothing studio. 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.

Erica Pitrone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. 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.

Sherine Saade is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages fund-of-funds and model portfolios while maintaining oversight of sub-advisers and applying systematic investment methodologies.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including 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 techniques to support its services.

Thomas Aguna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ahmad Husami is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1 St Global Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Husami is also trustee and beneficiary of the Sun Shine Trust and has longstanding involvement with his own financial planning practice, Husami & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable strategies.

David Fong is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1981. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

David Neiman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, following 15 years at Crowell, Weedon & Co. He operates a DBA called Lake Value Management in West Covina, CA. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Lupita Fernandez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, LLC for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies in building model portfolios.

Jerilyn Bostock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a food delivery driver on a part-time basis. 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.

Joseph Caira is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Financial and MML Investors Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a baseball training facility for children. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kristine Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2013. 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 advisory process.

Sunny Kaura is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011, and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. He is also involved with the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Outside of advisory services, he receives compensation for referrals related to mortgage products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

Stanley Anderson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has been affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he sells collectible coins from his personal collection on eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Timmie Ho is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, Ho held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of financial services, Ho has worked in various roles in the food service industry. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Paik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Cowley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to its clients.

Xiaobing Li is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Li has also held roles at Boston University and Ohio State University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, use of AI and algorithmic methods, and formal governance procedures.