Angela Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with a brief gap in employment between 2022 and 2023. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Finance of America Mortgage from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Harry Bald is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively available separately managed accounts. The firm’s approach includes curated third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Natasha Pirozko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently serves clients through Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, where she has been involved since 2010 and 2011, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Stephanie Crean is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, having previously worked at American Express for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with 39 North, Inc., a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gabriel Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Alpha Academy starting in 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tara Sibrian is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2006, including her current role at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate billing and oversight.

Cristian Santana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following a prior role at Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Madelyn Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015, as well as a two-year period at Hidden Oaks Retreat. Primerica Advisors serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee for a living trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Gustavo Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Rivera has also been involved with community organizations such as the University Heights Middle School Site Council and the Moreno Valley Community Band. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology resources.

Maitram Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Nguyen worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase, with a combined tenure from 2011 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Rainier Radoc is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Grape Modern Wealth Management. Radoc is also involved with Rsquared FS LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jonathon Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, LP, Wescom Financial Services, LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is involved with Wescom Wealth Management as part of his practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to diverse model portfolios and research resources.

Ann Bakenhus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in fitness and retail roles including ownership of Personalized Fitness by Annie, where she created workout plans for clients. She is also a board member at large for the Pick Group of Young Professionals, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and professional development in Riverside. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and related services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Max Zelaya is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at Citigroup and earlier roles with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has managed a catering business for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Samuel Ramos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Business Bank, City National Bank, and UnionBanc Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Stephen Fillet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Jesteda Partners. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s broader platform allows access to a wide array of financial products and services.

Nicholas Garl is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Tustin, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Nicholas Sliemers is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018. Prior to joining Osaic, he spent 12 years at Sii. He is also involved as a life and health insurance broker and operates a sole proprietorship focused on securities sales, investment advisory, and insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to provide portfolio management across various investment types.