Melissa Bergeron is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Liberty Capital Strategists, and Primary Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and emphasizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Israel Nazari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022 and previously at The Lemoine Group, Inc. for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Weihsiung Liang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1999 and is also the owner of a CPA firm, Liang & Company Accountancy Corp, which provides accounting and tax services. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Brandon Lam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club in Garden Grove. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Kuo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 18 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Nancy Morsy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Union Bank/MUFG and Bank of America, N.A., among others. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Lolla Long is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and BBVA Wealth Solutions, among others. Long has also been involved with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio County for ten 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lynette Atchley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentials. Atchley is also CEO and managing director of CPA Financial Advisors, Inc., where she oversees a team preparing tax returns and handling accounting functions. Additionally, she serves as chairperson of a committee for the California CPA association focused on financial planners and holds board roles with The Holloway Group and Rebirth Homes Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Kyle Weber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He held a position at Woodbury Financial Services for eight years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing residential properties intended for Airbnb rentals in Arizona. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across diverse investment options.

David Williamson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at various firms including Qsciences, Net Law, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and president of Thistle California Collective, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and a range of investment strategies.

Fay Meng is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Claremont, CA, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Lawrence Ruiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Altadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also serves at the California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and manager selection.

Kristen Maxwell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Darci Kelley, Waddell & Reed Inc, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Patrick Mendoza is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Northstar Life Services. Mendoza also has a background at Western University of Health Sciences. 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 affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Alan Ayoub is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Barrios Insurance Services Inc and Kemper Insurance, and operated his own computer services business providing occasional technical support. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aaron Blackfelner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Flagstar Bank and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of advising, he operates an independent travel agency booking custom travel experiences. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Andrew Mason is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior work experience with Twins Chiropractic and several other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Paul Castro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Cetera and UnionBanc Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and tax preparation services through his businesses Pathway Life Wealth Management Insurance Solutions and Pathway Wealth Tax and Accounting Services. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Ally Li is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Maria Bermejo Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.