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.

Joven Arella Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Since 2020, he has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amanjit Bains is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stater Bros Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a content creator producing video game guides and streaming. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Carlos Bolanos is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in financial advisory and tax preparation. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent nearly three decades with Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities. In addition to his advisory work, Bolanos owns an accounting and tax preparation business where he personally prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

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.

Lanfeng Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Zhao has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2002 and also owns EZ & Company CPA Inc, a firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Additionally, Zhao is involved in e-commerce through EZ FAB LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Yaopa Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Cheng worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup, VincentBenjamin, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

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.

Ricardo Ortiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. His other business activities include the sale of loan products and home security referrals 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 discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Robert Mendez Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and served as a California Republican Delegate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he is President and CEO of RLM Wealth Group, a support company based in Riverside, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored advice and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Christopher Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

James Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services. He owns a non-investment-related business entity, JPW and Associates, which does not generate revenue or require time commitments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fay Koh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and is also affiliated with Bestow Inc. and New York University. Her activities include sales of investment-related products and referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

John Barnes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. Barnes also has a longstanding role at AT Center Inc. since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Marcia Quiroz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals. Since joining Merrill in 2012, she has utilized the firm’s resources to assist families and businesses, particularly focusing on retirement income, employee benefits, defined benefit plans, and financial planning for women. Her background includes extensive experience working with entrepreneurs and business owners on financing, succession strategies, and employee benefits, as well as managing bond issuances for public agencies prior to her current role. Marcia holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the California State University system and holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is active in professional and community organizations such as the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) and the Hispanic Latino Business Council. Committed to integrity, education, and mentorship, Marcia integrates these values into her professional practice and personal life. She dedicates time to volunteering with community groups and enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Her approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies that help clients pursue their desired lifestyles and achieve financial dignity throughout retirement.