Wendy Wei is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, she serves as a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs unrelated to investment activities. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Laffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with the University of Aberdeen for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nieke Ritonga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Ritonga worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years and Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC for 10 years. Ritonga is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various tools and strategies.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Li has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Brandon Dunn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Merrill. 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 advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes preparation and review of investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patricia Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, California, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Corkys and Mifflin Dunder Inc., as well as extended work with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial services, she works as an independent food and grocery delivery driver for Uber Eats. 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 entities. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Ko is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Merrill for 12 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Steen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Capital Group Companies for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Ferguson, MO, which are managed by a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Hoey Consulting, a tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional advisory services, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Aamir Lalani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, loanDepot, Smartbiz Loans, and Walter's Audi Ontario. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Wang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Brea, CA since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies from 2016 to 2021. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset exposures.

Choong Kim is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Western Southern Life and New York Life. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is involved with Strategic Fortune Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and businesses on financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored 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 third-party money managers.

Shawna Gwin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of Midnight Performance LLC, a business involved in marine and automotive parts and boat service and repair. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. Lam holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at major firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Prior to entering the financial industry, Lam was associated with Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Gerald Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is involved in a family tax and accounting practice, Whyte and Associates Inc., where he prepares individual tax returns and manages sales. He also supports operations at Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., contributing to client service and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures.

Kevin Etter is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, LPL Financial, CML Wealth Management, and USA Financial Securities. He is also a financial consultant with Veater Financial Group. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports various investment programs including unified managed accounts and third-party money manager offerings.

Christopher Zambrano is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Guayacali Music, which generates royalty income. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jacqueline Quiroz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Forcheskie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with its affiliated entity, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., since 2002. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary planning approach using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.