Carol Knowlton Chirko is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Securities America Advisors and Cooper McManus, among other firms. She is also involved with Knowlton Financial Position, focusing on insurance and variable annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

Falguni Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ontario, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Patel has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of advising, Patel is a co-owner of a family rental property in Piscataway, New Jersey. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cole Green is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Nylife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and an Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Marshall James is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2007. He also serves as a board member for Prospector's Federal Credit Union, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its national network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Burns is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 22 years of experience in the industry. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he also owns Burns & Johnston CPAs, where he practices as a CPA, handling tax preparation and business advisory services. Additionally, he operates Burns Financial Services, focusing on investment-related client meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Ryan Vollkommer is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2022. Prior to joining Stifel, he held positions at MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, Red Bull, and FACESS. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Dehni is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner and managing member of Brothers Associates LLC, a UPS Store franchise, and Detroit Pizza Company LLC, where he assists with advertising and promotion on a limited basis. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Bell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, and New York Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Guy Hugaert is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his siblings. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 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 services. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Melissa Bergeron is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Liberty Capital Strategists, and Primary Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and emphasizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Israel Nazari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022 and previously at The Lemoine Group, Inc. for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Dunham Trust Co. since 2017, where he refers clients interested in establishing trusts. Outside of his advisory work, Murphy serves as treasurer on the board of directors for The Hemet Jeep Club, a social club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Nancy Morsy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Union Bank/MUFG and Bank of America, N.A., among others. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Lolla Long is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and BBVA Wealth Solutions, among others. Long has also been involved with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio County for ten years. 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 retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lynette Atchley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentials. Atchley is also CEO and managing director of CPA Financial Advisors, Inc., where she oversees a team preparing tax returns and handling accounting functions. Additionally, she serves as chairperson of a committee for the California CPA association focused on financial planners and holds board roles with The Holloway Group and Rebirth Homes Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Lawrence Ruiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Altadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also serves at the California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and manager selection.

Oscar Bahena Del Angel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at multiple Cetera entities and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of finance, he has worked in hospitality, attending to suite patrons and delivering food and drinks. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage various investment vehicles.

Patrick Mendoza is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Northstar Life Services. Mendoza also has a background at Western University of Health Sciences. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.