Ivan Castaneda Valle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. 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 through a combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Brian Pedroza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rancho Wealth Management for five years before continuing his career at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Abbey Borbon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005 and is also affiliated with Cal Poly Pomona. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Carlos Almazan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at CUNA Brokerage Services, INC and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Almazan’s background includes involvement with SchoolsFirst Retirement Planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Joel Perez Ramirez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Gary Yoshizumi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. His other business activities include sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a curated selection of third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Emmanuel Reynoso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he serves as Owner and CEO of Emajen, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model portfolio strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Danielle Valles is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of experience at the firm. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Ontario, CA. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Levy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Bernardino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 multiple market-facing registrations and investment management capabilities.

Sherri Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She serves as a board member of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, an organization that brings together business, government, and community leaders in the Inland Empire region. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities.

Richard Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Carolyn Matson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously at National Planning Corporation. Matson serves as a Member at Large for the Steven G. Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation and is co-owner of Matson Development Corp. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Narriman Sanchez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Richard Mast is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2005 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with R&R Property Maintenance and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers, employs BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Erick Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Revolution, Digital Intelligence Systems, Randstad Technologies, and Cameo Consulting. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

David Altman is a financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co since 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses that inform client decisions.

Richard Crean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 48 years of industry experience. He worked at California Financial Partners, Inc. for 22 years and has been with LPL Financial for 25 years. Crean serves as a director at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Shawn Price is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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 with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Alex Salas is an Investment Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex helps individuals and families develop personalized financial plans and investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Alex's professional experience includes serving as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Jr. Financial Advisor at One Pacific Securities from 2021 to 2022. Alex holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Alex enjoys running and snowboarding.

Philip Emchick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bois Capital and Boustead Securities. Emchick is currently associated with Zapata Private Wealth Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.