Quang Minh Alex Ta is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Suong Dat Pty Ltd., Ginza Teppanyaki, Sacombank, VPS Securities JSC, the University of Melbourne, and the Vietnam Australia International School. 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.

Roberto Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, California Bank & Trust, and Opus Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Robson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized financial strategies for clients and their families. He focuses on areas including retirement planning, education funding, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Scott applies his expertise to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals with strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Scott earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University San Bernardino and has been working in financial services since 2000. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His background in finance, banking, and real estate informs his comprehensive approach to financial independence and lifestyle planning. Outside of his professional role, Scott and his wife Jennifer have been married for 25 years and have two daughters. He enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, and watching his daughters play soccer. Scott supports community organizations such as City of Hope, Feed the Children, and Mutts with a Mission, reflecting his engagement with local causes.

Michelle Rodgers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jose Gonzalez Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and support from in-house and third-party research.

Robin Gonzales is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets since 1997. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its process.

Robert Sales is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at California State University, San Bernardino. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with VITA CSUSB, a volunteer income tax assistance program. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Sara Moreno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wasaf Ali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kiersten Oliva is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, having worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Steven Reyna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he sells whole life insurance and fixed annuities for pension plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Alejandro Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Phillip Orr is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 32 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Orr is also an author of World War II archaeological publications and serves as secretary on the board of a nonprofit radio station. Additionally, he coaches running and track & field and founded a scholarship fund for high school athletes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Brandi Evans Padilla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Kona Butterflyz, which provides ADHD coaching and tutoring for securities licensing exam preparation. Primerica Advisors offers 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 uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Vi Chan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at LPL Financial and previously spent seven years at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brett Sanner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2001 and operates his own firms, Sanner Capital Management and Sanner Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance planning, including indexed annuities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Susan Leivas Sturner is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with various firms including Avantax and H&R Block, and is the owner of Leivas Wealth Management. Additionally, she works as a tax preparer and manages client relationships in a separate corporate officer role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jennifer Higgins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014, as well as prior experience at California Life Properties. She also engages in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports advisory services through a large network of financial advisors across numerous offices.

Muhammad Khan is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Curtis Viggers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TruStage and J Alden Associates, Inc. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including whole life and disability insurance through TruStage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.