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 at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 15 years. He is also a registered team member of The Group WOWM, LLC, managing an advisory business outside of his primary role. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a nationwide network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

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.

James Terry is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a centralized operational structure.

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.

Charles Hung is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wamu Investments, and Redwood Securities Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Todd Bolen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and also maintains a role with Woodbury Financial Services, where he has worked since 2009. Additionally, he is involved in insurance sales and service through Woodbury Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple platforms, offering portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Danny De La Mora is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to address clients’ evolving financial needs. Danny holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also participates in community activities by volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to the communities he serves through Merrill.

Travis Knutson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He also operates a business under the name TK Wealth Management. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by an extensive platform of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Craig Fein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. 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.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012, he was involved with Number One Coffee (also known as Banh Mi So 1) from 2016 to 2019. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gabriela Rubio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. Her work history includes 13 years at RBC Capital Markets and recent roles at The Blackmont Group and Creative Financial Designs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory services.

Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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 broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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.

Christian Lopez Alavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. Christian's areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He received a High School Diploma from Indian River High School and attended Delaware Tech without earning a degree. Christian is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is involved in his community through organizations such as Food Bank, Hola LA, Hope through Housing, and his church. Outside of work, Christian's interests include boxing, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Andre Burns is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brea, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HP Communications Inc and Northern Arizona University before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not include implementation within its planning service.