Beverlee Chenault is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where she has been since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent distributor of non-investment products and serves as a notary and loan document agent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Gerard Brass is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Translations Galore LLC for over 15 years and currently works as a sales associate for Central Lending. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established partners.

Wendy Wei is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, she serves as a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs unrelated to investment activities. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Laffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with the University of Aberdeen for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nieke Ritonga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Ritonga worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years and Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC for 10 years. Ritonga is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through a related business activity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various tools and strategies.

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.

Brandon Dunn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Merrill. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes preparation and review of investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, 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 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Corkys, Mifflin Dunder Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Patricia works as an independent delivery driver for Uber Eats. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering a range of portfolio models including strategic, tactical, and tax-managed approaches.

Laura Richards is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, accumulating extensive experience at each firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

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.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Hoey Consulting, a tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional advisory services, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Aamir Lalani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, loanDepot, Smartbiz Loans, and Walter's Audi Ontario. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. Lam holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Before entering the banking industry, Lam spent two years at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.

Christopher Zambrano is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 14 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he earns royalty income from a music-related business. 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.

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.