Kyle Bacskai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual, Mora Financial, and EssilorLuxottica. 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.

Maria Cristina Deterala De La O is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she manages De La O Associates, Inc., which supports Primerica business activities. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides services supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

George Mendoza is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. for the past decade while maintaining a long-term association with OSAIC. Outside of his advisory roles, Mendoza owns and operates a tax preparation service and is involved in selling fixed annuities and life insurance for estate planning purposes through his own financial corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms. The firm’s complex organizational structure includes numerous mergers and private-equity involvement, providing access to a wide array of investment and managed-account solutions.

Michael Hulley is a Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director with Merrill in Brea, California. In his role, he works closely with multiple generations of families to assist them in managing their wealth more purposefully. Mike fosters close-knit client relationships and is known as a go-to resource for ideas and opportunities gained from over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor. He provides support on a range of financial matters, including evaluating business ventures, significant purchases, family-wealth dynamics, and long-term goals. Mike earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance and Investing from the University of Southern California. He began his career as a financial advisor with Merrill in 1985, served with UBS from 2008 to 2016, and then rejoined Merrill. Since 1991, he has held leadership roles including Senior Resident Director. In this capacity, he mentors and supports a team of advisors and associates in the Brea office. Outside of his professional work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a Disney enthusiast, enjoys traveling, and follows various professional sports. He is also involved with community organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

Leslie Coulson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Coulson worked for Centaurus Financial Inc. for ten years and is also involved with Eldercalifornia. Additionally, Coulson serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Carlos Guerrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2024. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ruby Herrera is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Le-Vel, a privately held company. UBS Financial Services 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, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Daniel Verdugo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Verdugo is also involved in real estate rental activities outside of his advisory role. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research.

Ian Massey is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, WealthPLAN Partners, and LPL Financial. Massey is also the CFO of Providence Wealth Planning, LLC and Plan With Providence, LLC, where he conducts financial planning and oversees operations. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using firm-provided tools, and supports various account management approaches including discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Isaac Taylor is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Taylor serves as a board member for the Pasadena Fire Foundation and the Pasadena Fire Department EMS Reserve, both nonprofit organizations focused on community safety and emergency medical services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining planning and investment management as separate services.

Kyle Ergas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on working closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping clients achieve their unique financial goals. His approach involves understanding each client's priorities and creating plans tailored to their specific situations. Kyle's expertise includes a range of financial services such as general investing, retirement planning, and savings strategies to prepare for unforeseen expenses. He works with clients to address concerns related to funding education, securing retirement income, and managing long-term financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Stephen Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including 14 years with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Whittier, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of experience with PFS Investments Inc. and three years with Primerica Financial Services. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at the San Diego Gamma Knife Center and has periods as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets and serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, with discretionary separately managed account options and custodial support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Robert Corraliza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and MassMutual. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of fund and model portfolio strategies.

Nathan Heath is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Outside of his financial career, Heath owns In-Home Aromas, Inc., a candle business he operates as a weekend hobby. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Tiedge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wedbush Securities and Seacrest Wealth Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through a range of programs serving individuals, institutions, and government entities, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and a comprehensive affiliate network supporting integrated custody and product sourcing.

Kurt Neilan is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously been with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Neilan is also a CPA with ongoing involvement in tax preparation and accounting through Neilan & Associates, CPA Inc. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Nora Jashari is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies.

William Tien is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ho Yan Tam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, Tam is actively involved in managing several restaurant businesses in Claremont, CA, including serving as general manager and authorized signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.