Ruth John is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 13 years of industry experience. She has a diverse work history that includes roles at Wealthwave, LSPN Pro, LLC, and Nationwide Student Loans. Outside of her advisory duties, she volunteers regularly at Abundant Living Family Church, assisting in the nursery to support families during services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment program options.

La Tanya Harris is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Michaels and Advised Assets Group, LLC. Harris also serves as a part-time faculty member at Long Beach City College, where she teaches management courses to adult students. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures. The firm provides primarily non-discretionary advice and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Damian Lozano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education at various San Bernardino school districts and colleges, alongside operating a family-owned tax preparation business, Computer Tax Service. Lozano also engages in the sale of home security and automation product referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with approximately 3,935 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies provided by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established financial institutions.

Damon Hopkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Scottrade from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ashkhen Ispiryan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she was not employed in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Sandra Ruiz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of her advisory role, Ruiz owns a catering business, Bella Vita Boards, operating on some weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing advisory and portfolio management services that integrate fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction.

Breanne Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Highland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, she worked at Target and Nestle Waters. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Martin Corona is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in San Bernardino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and 2012, respectively. Outside of advising, he is involved in selling loan products, home security and automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated managers and supports accounts with custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jerome Wilson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ismael Navarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2025, following a 12-year tenure at 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Carolyn Jenkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crestline, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Living Hope Evangelical Free Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, operating under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Peter Boulos is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2011. He has over a decade of experience partnering with clients to develop tailored financial plans that align with their unique goals and circumstances. Peter focuses on building trust and communicating financial strategies clearly to help clients work toward long-term financial success and provides ongoing, personalized guidance as their lives and relationships evolve. Prior to joining Fidelity, Peter worked as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2011 and at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2009. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Peter has personal interests in golf, parenthood, and reading.

Vanessa Navarro is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Vanessa's professional experience also includes positions as Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, Financial Representative at AXA Advisors, LLC in 2018, and Equity Research Analyst at ROTH Capital Partners from 2016 to 2017. Vanessa holds a California Insurance License, which supports her role in providing financial advice. She is committed to helping clients develop strategies tailored to their financial goals and family needs. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys activities such as fitness, visiting museums, music, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Jeffrey Ng is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2022. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with financial literacy and providing education to help them confidently manage their financial lives, including growing, protecting, and transitioning their wealth. Prior to his current position, Jeffrey worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and as a Financial Consultant at Axa Equitable Advisors from 2017 to 2020. He also gained experience as an Investment Analyst Intern at Wellspring Consulting LLC in 2016. Jeffrey holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional qualifications in the financial services industry.

Jescelyn Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and is also currently employed with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she assists her mother’s janitorial business by managing invoicing and payments due to language barriers. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ricardo Rodriguez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Chasing Value Asset Management. He is also affiliated with the Credit Union of Southern California. 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 brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Kimberly Romo is an investment advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a California state notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Adam Antekeier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jessica Rodriguez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with the Wealth Management Team to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to clients' diverse financial needs. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2025. Jessica holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client advisement. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys activities such as comedy, concerts, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Elizabeth Stannard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pfs Investments Inc. and Performance Team, alongside a long tenure at Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.