David Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and served in various roles with the Pasadena Police and California Highway Patrol. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, including roles with Stark Wealth Management and Western International Securities. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ira Dugang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Montclair, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his time in financial services, he worked in healthcare roles including at Kaiser Permanente and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services, operating at scale with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Christian Hernandez Jacobo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ted Ostrowski is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals in providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and needs. He is committed to delivering a great wealth planning experience for every client. Ted has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, having progressed through various roles since 2012. His positions include Assistant Branch Manager from 2019 to 2020, Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2019, Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and Financial Representative from 2012 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ted has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, football, golf, hiking, and parenthood.

Rita Pichardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2007. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wesley Watanabe is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has nine years of industry experience with roles at Fidelity, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, and involvement with the University of Redlands and University of California. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work, fund management, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive capabilities such as commodity pool operator registration and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Banis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Business Bank, First American Trust, and Fidelity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shao Ying Wang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wang held roles at Yulu Trading Inc, Shing Tech Electronics Co. Ltd, Seville Classics Inc, LOA Intl (USA) Transport Co. Inc, and the University of the West. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence.

Joseph Berg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC, Capstone Consulting Group, and operated Berg Tax Service for five years. He also has experience working in education with the Apple Valley Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Carlos Rojas Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Hank Yu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven alternative investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Brent Thomas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also owns Thomas Investment Group, which operates a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations.

Thomas Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Damian Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, serving individuals, families, retirees, and business owners. Damian is a member of Brown & Associates and focuses on investment planning, portfolio construction, and customization. Damian holds a bachelor's degree from the California State University system and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. His approach centers on understanding clients' priorities and developing personalized plans tailored to their goals. Outside of work, Damian resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California with his wife Kerri Ann and their daughter Claire. His personal interests include biking, boating, cooking, gardening, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Alexander Kosan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Deloitte, CliftonLarsonAllen, Morgan Stanley, and a four-year period at the University of California - Santa Cruz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Art Cardenas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial from 2011 to 2025 and at Girard Securities, Inc. in 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Cardenas serves as the equipment manager for Vineyard Little League. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and allows advisors to implement discretionary or advisor-managed strategies using third-party managers and proprietary models.

Mark Hutchason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 29 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in helping plan sponsors design effective retirement plans and establish sound financial strategies. Mark's expertise encompasses business retirement and employee benefits plans, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, and employee financial health. He works closely with both plan stewards and participants to achieve objective-based outcomes and also manages personal wealth portfolios for business owners, individuals, retirees, and families. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in public accounting from Cal State San Bernardino and has a background as a Controller and Administrator of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations, reflecting his commitment to continuous education in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. Residing in Apple Valley, California with his wife, Shelly, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with his family. He and his wife volunteer as Wish Granters for Make-A-Wish and are active in community service, aligning with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Mark aims to be a trusted advisor who helps clients achieve financial dignity, defined as the ability to live comfortably, share time with loved ones, and maintain financial confidence.

Yvonne Flores is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in banking and wealth management, with expertise in helping clients organize their financial lives and advance meaningful goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Fluent in Spanish, Yvonne is skilled at connecting with multiple generations of families and first-generation investors. Yvonne holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her knowledge spans banking, insurance, wealth transfer, and investing, enabling her to assist clients in identifying opportunities and addressing financial gaps. She focuses on building long-term relationships through diligence, responsiveness, and attentive listening. Originally a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Mexico, Yvonne values hard work and sacrifice. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she spends time with her family and parents and volunteers with Corazon de Vida, regularly traveling to an orphanage in Tijuana to deliver supplies and spend time with children.

Ryan Campbell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.