Ethan Mc Donald is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, Wealth Enhancement Group, and The Retirement Group. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Starbucks and Ralphs. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the County of Orange Auditor Controller’s office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and co-owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations.

Madhu Mali is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. She has held various positions within the financial services industry, including Benefits and Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments, Investment Representative at J P Morgan Securities LLC, Senior Financial Sales Advisor at BBVA Securities Inc., and Financial Executive at Trilogy Financial Services. Her professional experience spans areas such as financial planning, investment solutions, and benefits consulting. Madhu holds a California Insurance License and communicates proficiently in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. Outside of her professional work, Madhu has interests in art, beach activities, hiking, painting, and volunteering.

Tyler Brashears is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, Providence Wealth Planning, LPL Financial, Comerica Bank, and Wells Fargo. Brashears also provides investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to create client portfolios.

Nicholas John is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several sole proprietorships involved in insurance sales and services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to support portfolio construction and management.

Judith Moffitt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kelli Martin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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, combining multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments within an integrated operational structure.

Tony Lan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorba Linda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Co., and T3 Trading Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting based on a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Esteban Munoz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for nine years prior to joining OSAIC. Munoz is also involved in portfolio management and insurance services through his sole proprietorship, M&A Investment Services, where he serves as president and vice president. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

John Privitelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

William Stauffer Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and President of the Board for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast and Santa Ana, respectively, and is a member of the investment and finance committee for the Saint Joseph Ballet Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market models to support its advisory services.

Cameron Valadez is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as ownership of Plan-It Office Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an enrolled agent overseeing tax preparation and accounting services and has co-authored a small marketing book and engaged in public speaking. 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 representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Justin Arce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Royal Alliance and Foresters Financial Service in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, long-term care, and health insurance, and he operates Epiphany Wealth Planning LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Daniel Rearick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and maintains concurrent roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU. Additionally, he serves as Senior Vice President at SchoolsFirst FCU. 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 variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.

Juan Vargas is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Cognitio Capital, an insurance agency that sells fixed life insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Alan Kanitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Herman Weissker, Coburn Equipment Rentals, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. He is also involved in part-time sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees model implementation with an operational focus on tiered wrap fees and ongoing manager due diligence.

Chad Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including CITIGROUP, Comerica Securities, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. 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. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Nelson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013 and is also associated with Petersen International Underwriters and Foresight Wealth, where he serves as owner. Nelson is licensed to sell disability insurance through multiple firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to various model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Allen Block is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Akhil Pruthi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for seven years before joining Edward Jones. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.