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.

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.

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.

Jonathan Huerta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Lyft and Foresters Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers expanded derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Pedro Arellano Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Penske Automotive Group. He is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Michael Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Veronica Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and supported by affiliates specializing in portfolio implementation and management.

Craig Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 34 years of experience. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Craig emphasizes understanding clients' full financial situations and their priorities to develop personalized, flexible wealth management strategies. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Craig holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Alongside his professional focus, Craig participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill’s tradition. He resides in Chino Hills, where he has lived for 34 years, and enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He has been married for 38 years and has two daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson.

Matthew Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Riverside, CA, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously was employed at Stater Bros. Markets from 2015 to 2019. Bates holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rigo Fernandez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having held roles such as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade (2019-2020), Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch (2013-2017), and Financial Advisor at Wescom Credit Union (2003-2013). Earlier in his career, he also worked as a Business Account Manager at Verizon from 2017 to 2019. Fernandez specializes in working closely with clients to understand their financial goals and overall financial situation. He collaborates with clients to create tailored financial plans, analyzing their current status and identifying opportunities to better position their plans towards achieving these goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Fernandez has interests in baseball, parenthood, and traveling.

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.

Amy Cranfill is a financial advisor with Stifel in Redlands, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Financial since 2016. Cranfill serves on the boards of several local organizations, including Redlands Sunrise Rotary, Redlands Chamber of Commerce, and Redlands Community Foundation. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Roberto Flores Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, California Bank & Trust, and Opus Bank. He is involved with Orange County's Wealth Management and Retirement & Investment Services, both affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

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.