Amanjit Bains is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stater Bros Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a content creator producing video game guides and streaming. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Lanfeng Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Zhao has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2002 and also owns EZ & Company CPA Inc, a firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Additionally, Zhao is involved in e-commerce through EZ FAB LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Yaopa Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Cheng worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup, VincentBenjamin, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Frederick Allen III is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Anaheim, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term involvement with Allen Tire Company and roles at Monro Inc and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning that covers various financial topics without implementation of recommendations. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Thomas Balas is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orange, CA, where he has worked since 2012. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a tenure at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Thomas does not have any publicly noted outside business activities. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Garett Wilkinson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Mendez Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and served as a California Republican Delegate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he is President and CEO of RLM Wealth Group, a support company based in Riverside, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored advice and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Liyan Fan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Liyan worked at Solomon And Associates and held roles at Zhong Rui Investment Corp, East West Bank, and Rayliant Global Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Marites Velena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at World Financial Group, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Gladstone Wealth Partners. Velena also works as a charge nurse at Keck Medical Center of USC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

John Barnes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. Barnes also has a longstanding role at AT Center Inc. since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Christian Li is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at TAG Financial Inc. and FSC Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jamie Wemhoff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and spent 14 years at Cox Automotive Corporate Service. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning relationships supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Lucero Palomino is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Corado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Paul Byrd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Argos Products Inc, a company that designs diving booties and gloves, and is a band member with Neon Nation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Steven Caron is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Corona, CA, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is also associated with the Mile High Institute since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chun Ng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and East West Bank. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Catherine Hollifield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Ruben Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Margarita Gover is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at Gexpro Services for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.