Gerard Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and has prior experience at Meredith Lodging and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Translations Galore LLC, a business he has operated since 2011. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Michael Laffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with the University of Aberdeen for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nieke Ritonga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Ritonga worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years and Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC for 10 years. Ritonga is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various tools and strategies.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Li has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kathryn Hackney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has held roles at LPL Financial since 2009, with additional experience at SchoolsFirst FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Orange County Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with extensive financial and banking activities.

Patricia Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at Corkys and Mifflin Dunder Inc. She also has experience with Primerica Financial Services and in the real estate sector. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent food and grocery delivery driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors.

Jackie Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Laura Richards is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, accumulating extensive experience at each firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Reid Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Jack Keeter & Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent specializing in the sale of term life, fixed life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include a range of investment products.

Brian Steen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Capital Group Companies for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Ferguson, MO, which are managed by a property management company. 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 strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Hoey Consulting, a tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional advisory services, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Jordan Priest is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance, Benefit Funding Retirement Services, and CT Corporation. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory platforms and technology tools.

Aamir Lalani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, loanDepot, Smartbiz Loans, and Walter's Audi Ontario. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alma Gonzalez Monarrez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014 and also has a role with Technicolor USA Inc. Her other business activities include sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio management services focused on individual rather than institutional clients.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2021, Lam worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and also served at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gerald Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is involved in a family tax and accounting practice, Whyte and Associates Inc., where he prepares individual tax returns and manages sales. He also supports operations at Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., contributing to client service and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures.

Yvette Giove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ismael Rojo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SBCUSD, Walmart, and AT&T. Outside of advising, he is involved with Thrive Academics, an educational organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.