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 the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CitiGroup, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he operated a catering business for nine years. 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 investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samuel Ramos is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Citizens Business Bank, City National Bank, and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Fillet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Jesteda Partners. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Shahryar Shaikh is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Shaikh’s career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Manal Massoud is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Z & Z Enterprises Inc., a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Charles Rathmell II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Rathmell serves as a director of the Brea Rotary Club and is involved with the Team Up for Down Syndrome advisory council, the CSU College of Business & Economics Executive Council, and the board of directors for the Intervention Center for Early Childhood. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Quan Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. prior to his current role. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Scott Mcintire is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has supported clients by developing customized investment strategies aligned with their long-term financial goals. He also collaborates closely with estate attorneys and CPAs to ensure that clients’ financial plans are coordinated with their broader objectives. Scott's areas of focus include education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his high school diploma from Notre Dame High School. Scott is involved with the National Brain Tumor Foundation and participates in community activities through St. Thomas Catholic Church. Outside of work, his interests include baseball, camping, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Mary Rilloraza is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Richard Higbee is a financial advisor at Osaic with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Trilogy Financial Services, LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved as an agent with Providence Wealth Planning, focusing on the sale of insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment vehicles.

Matthew Terrones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Karen Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2000, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a paraplanner for Derek S Johnson, a franchise advisor. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its retirement planning approach.

Jose Triana is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in driving passengers and delivering food as part of a separate business activity. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1984 and has held roles including managing the Riverside and San Bernardino offices for 17 years. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice and builds personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he manages strategies on a discretionary basis. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, John is involved in the mountain communities where he resides and has previously served on the board for the Mountains Community Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include boating, gardening, and horseback riding.

Michael Sepulveda is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008 and brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Michael focuses on serving business owners and professionals, addressing their complex financial needs while balancing professional and personal goals. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In his role, Michael provides discretionary management of custom investment strategies, utilizing Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to offer comprehensive financial solutions. His expertise encompasses college education planning, institutional investment consulting, retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored to foundations, non-profits, and small businesses. Michael lives in Riverside, California, with his wife Rachel and their two children. He is involved in community organizations including the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus Council 4793, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, and Southern California Youth Rugby. Additionally, he participates in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure event. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, woodworking, baseball, boating, camping, football, gardening, hunting, and spending time with family.

Yen Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Chen has been with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Randy Louie is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He held a position at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 27 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches Muay Thai kickboxing classes several evenings per week at a martial arts fitness gym. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios that include a broad mix of investment types.