Robert Brood is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he spent over two decades at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a principal at Brood and Seibert CPA's, a tax preparation and accounting firm he has been involved with since 1995. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party research, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Darren Canada is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 1999 and owns TC Financial LLC, a support company related to his advisory activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Daniel Andrade is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Lake Elsinore, CA. He has one year of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2011, also having worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 strategies for a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Amacher is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Hemet, CA. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as a 15-year tenure with IBEW Local 47. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Franklin Motte is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 1991 and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Robert Seibert is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at Cetera and owns two CPA firms, Brood, Seibert & Lovcik, CPAs, LLP and Brood & Seibert CPA. He is also involved with Heritage Family Investments LLC and serves as a fiduciary for several family charitable remainder unitrusts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and uses research and model portfolios to support discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Elizabeth Mc Sparran is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murrieta, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in the automotive collision repair industry for over two decades and had a period of retirement from 2018 to 2022. She is also associated with COMPASS ROYAL MANAGEMENT LLC, an oil drilling company based in Addison, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dana Baik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Jackson National Life Distributors LLC and Westgate Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, Baik serves as CFO and member of New England Eco Wash, LLC, a company involved in industrial cleaning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Victor Collins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Edward Jones from 2003 to 2017 before joining Raymond James in 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Ron Benoit Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following a ten-year tenure at Merrill. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Antoni Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc from 2014 to 2025. Lucas is also involved with Genesis Advisors Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research and technology solutions.

Felix Torres 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 worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Marcelino Talavera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years at Pala Casino Spa Resort. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations through a select group of Wealth Advisors while clients retain decision-making authority.

Cheryl Stutler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Menifee, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Mair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, U.S. Bank, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Carlos Benites is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in long-term, consultative, and goals-based wealth management strategies. He provides integrated and customized services to a select group of high net worth families and business owners, including discretionary portfolio management, stock-option analysis, retirement planning, concentrated equity position strategies, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer strategies. Carlos serves both domestic and international clients, helping them navigate complex financial needs with tailored solutions. Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Nuclear Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated with honors and played soccer. He also earned an MBA from American University’s Kogod School of Business, graduating as a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Carlos is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Outside of his professional work, Carlos is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys coaching and resides in Boca Raton with his wife and four children. He participates in community activities through Habitat for Humanity and the Naval Academy Alumni Foundation. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Hart serves on the board of The Baptist Foundation of California, where he participates in decisions on church financing and policy matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored planning and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

John Schirner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Rohaib Hamid is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2019. Rohaib focuses on providing client-centric service and emphasizes goals-based financial planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Rohaib draws on his personal experience as a family person to partner with clients in creating personalized financial roadmaps aligned with their aspirations and family security. Outside of his professional work, Rohaib has interests in board games, cars, comedy, music, and pets.

Travis Wiltgen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murrieta, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior firms include CUNA Brokerage Services Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, Retirement Income Strategies, Cottingham & Butler, and LifePro Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.