Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior firms include Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Edward Jones. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s platform to offer model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by affiliated and third-party managers.

Christian Lopez Alavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and create portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios to align with clients’ changing needs and circumstances. Christian's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Christian earned his high school diploma from Indian River High School and attended Delaware Tech without completing a degree. Outside of his professional work, Christian is involved in community organizations such as food banks, Hola LA, Hope through Housing, and his church. His personal interests include boxing, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Andre Burns is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brea, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HP Communications Inc and Northern Arizona University before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not include implementation within its planning service.

Jodi Estrada is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Adam Antekeier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Timothy Wong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a law corporation specializing in estate and legacy planning and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on children in Japan. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a diverse set of investment tools and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Filippi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with a family-owned winery business in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 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 a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Amy Song is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, joining in 2025, after previous roles at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and HMA Global. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Caitlin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a structured recommendation process supported by internal research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets.

Saikou Jabbi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Yuan Ze University and Boise State University, including work in corporate finance and academic positions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Hsiao Chi Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner of a rental property. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jessica Rodriguez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with the Wealth Management Team to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to clients' diverse financial needs. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2025. Jessica holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client advisement. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys activities such as comedy, concerts, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Ocean Ho is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and TYWL Wealth Advisors. He is based in Claremont, CA. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Danny Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Dauphin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1995 and brings 25 years of experience in working with individuals and businesses to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their goals. John holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, John is a sports enthusiast who enjoys baseball, football, golf, and soccer. He is a soccer dad to his four children and spends time with his wife, Gina. John and his family reside in Yorba Linda.

Scott Macbeth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Brea, California office. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1998. Scott works with families and businesses to help them meet their financial goals while managing risk according to their comfort level. He also assists corporate executives with complex concentrated stock options and deferred compensation strategies, utilizing Rule 144 filings and 10b-5 plans. Scott is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His advisory approach focuses on understanding clients' goals and priorities, with particular attention to the liability aspects of personal and business balance sheets. He engages clients by asking detailed questions and listening carefully to understand their current financial position and future objectives without taking unnecessary risks. Scott lives in Newport Beach and enjoys surfing and riding his bike along the boardwalk during his free time.

Jennifer Overby is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked for eight years at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides contract services for technology platforms Uber Technologies, Inc. and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with financial planning centered on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Stephanie Crean is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, having previously worked at American Express for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with 39 North, Inc., a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Chad Mortenson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. He is also CEO of Mortenson Financial Services, Inc., a financial advisory support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services, as well as specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.