Walter Huber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., D.A. Davidson & Co., Crowell, Weedon & Co., and UBS Financial Services. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various asset classes.

Dean Dunbar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Edward Jones. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Soonhee Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Cho worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 12 years and has operated Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors since 2021. Outside of advisory work, Cho is president of an insurance sales business focused on United Healthcare products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Patrick Merrill is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. Merrill serves on the Investment Committee Board of Claremont United Church of Christ, where he assists in overseeing the church’s investments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Miguel Rodriguez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Vicente Funes is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, The Myers Law Group, and Costco Wholesale Corporation. 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jean Koehler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monrovia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has real estate ownership interests in Los Angeles County. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Hector Amezcua is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in land buying and selling with friends in Southern California on a personal basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sami Harper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Harper worked at LPL Financial from 2022 to 2024 and Kinecta FCU from 2006 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, Harper has involvement in real estate ownership focused on multi-family properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support and emphasizes assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Sammie Kothari Peng is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner of the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2000 and focuses on working closely with clients to deliver comprehensive wealth planning strategies and investment advice geared towards achieving their financial goals. Sammie's expertise includes wealth management planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, global asset allocation, charitable giving, and higher education savings. She serves a diverse client base including women seeking financial direction, business owners, professionals, and retirees. Sammie holds multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® certifications. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Active in her community, Sammie is a long-time member of ALPHA, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton that supports various community organizations. She resides in Brea with her husband and their two children. In her personal time, Sammie enjoys running, yoga, reading, and during winter months, skiing and snowboarding with her family.

Ethan Lui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, Mr. Lui held roles at East West Bank and worked in education at the University of California, Riverside and Los Alamitos High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Rodriguez Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to organize their financial lives and plan for the future with confidence. His role involves developing personalized strategies around investments, retirement planning, business financial needs, cash flow management, and wealth preservation. David focuses on building long-term relationships based on trust and thoughtful advice, aiming to provide objective guidance and a disciplined approach to financial decision-making. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David earned a High School Diploma from North Thurston High School and attended South Puget Sound Community College without degree conferral. David serves as a resource for a broad range of financial needs, from general investing to retirement planning and banking solutions, providing ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve.

Giovanni Alvarez Mena is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a registered team member of The Group WOWM, LLC. 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 uses a combination of proprietary and third-party models and advisory platforms to tailor investment solutions.

Anthony Valazza is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is also involved in community service as a board member of the Race Track Chaplaincy of California and serves as secretary for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, organizations that provide spiritual and material support to the race track community. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority, and supports ongoing plan reviews through a network of financial advisors.

Victor Kubo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Douglas Morris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in Elite Jewelry at the Vault since 1982. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling to develop financial plans.

Marcos Montenegro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, also maintaining a role at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Terry is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2002 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combined brokerage and advisory platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Na Ren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for elderly parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, CTBC Bank, and East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program platforms and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodial relationships.