Elijah Behringer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Ontario, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at Primerica Financial Services and various roles in hospitality and retail sectors. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven portfolio strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jorita Padfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Padfield Financial Services and assists with data collection for the US Census Bureau. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shih Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with broader banking services, including lending and custody, and employs a variety of investment options including taxable and tax-aware strategies.

Elizabeth Cervantes is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having previously been employed at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dominic Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch/BOA, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the U.S. Army. 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 solutions, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Tom Aguilera Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been associated with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU for over 19 and 26 years respectively. Aguilera also serves as a financial advisor at SchoolsFirst FCU. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers additional financial products and services through affiliated entities.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Jaron Tsukamoto is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Bishop & Co., and Island Insurance Companies LLC. 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 covering topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, HSBC, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, LLC. 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 combines internal research and third-party analytics to support investment decisions and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an Amazon publishing business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Stephen Whyte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is also the CEO of Whyte & Associates Inc., a tax accounting and business advisory firm, and Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., where he manages investment planning, retirement and estate planning, and financial planning services. Whyte serves as a trustee for the Bentley Family Trust and the Lisa Bruns Living Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services, including access to various third-party money managers and customized investment solutions.

James Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment products and services, including specialized planning and institutional offerings.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Dimas, CA, holding one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kaiser Permanente and several entrepreneurial ventures. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Winnie Leong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in artistic pursuits as an artist. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Fernando Hirugami is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vision Solved Wealth Management and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Shift Studios LA, a clothing studio. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Erica Pitrone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates investment strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office with those managed by affiliated third parties, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.