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 Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Upland, CA, and has four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 15 years and has been affiliated with SchoolsFirst FCU since 2000. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools for operational support.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors, where he worked for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment products.

Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, HSBC Bank USA, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. He also serves as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and works as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, LLC. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. Calagna holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Kaiser Permanente and entrepreneurial ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Winnie Leong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Voya Financial Advisors, American General Financial Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an artist. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technology tools.

Fernando Hirugami is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Vision Solved Wealth Management Group and has experience in marketing, wealth management, and estate planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and operations manager of Shift Studios LA, a clothing studio. 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.

Erica Pitrone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Boyuan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Natalie Beaini is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Buena Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., LPL Financial, and Antelope Valley College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of investment products and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Sherine Saade is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages fund-of-funds and model portfolios while maintaining oversight of sub-advisers and applying systematic investment methodologies.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.