Illya Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is an independent consultant for Pampered Chef, where he sells kitchen tools through in-person and online events. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options.

David Marquis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and AXA Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ruben Munoz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held positions at Bank of America Corp. and several other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Ariel Santana is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Dewey, McDonald & Carrillo from 2015 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Douglas Stephenson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has held positions at Avantax and operates Stephenson Wealth Management LLC and Stephenson Accountancy Corp, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Josiah Ball is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Western International Securities, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and SagePoint Financial, among others. He also serves as a non-variable insurance agent for Sphera Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Ivan Castaneda Valle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Paul Leone is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, National Planning Corporation, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Investment Advisors International, and MSI Financial Services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and a multi-advisor platform.

Ruarri Burda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Based in Claremont, CA, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ivan Albarran is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joel Perez Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and also works with Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advisory roles, he receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors and also serves corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering model-based investment strategies alongside discretionary separately managed accounts.

Gary Yoshizumi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. His other business activities include sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a curated selection of third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Emmanuel Reynoso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he serves as Owner and CEO of Emajen, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model portfolio strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Danielle Valles is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joven Arella Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and other financial firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Phillip Levy is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Bernardino, CA, where he has worked since 2014, previously holding positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Sherri Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, she spent 20 years with Wells Fargo Bank and its clearing division. Anderson serves as a board member of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, an organization focused on regional economic development in Southern California. 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, and institutions.

Richard Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Carolyn Tinkham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on services for individual investors rather than institutional or pension plans.

Narriman Sanchez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.