Usha Cervantes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Covina, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 16 years of industry experience, including a decade at Transamerica Financial Advisors and over two years at LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she is the author of the book "Over 100 First Samoan Words" and owns a business called Lochytocker Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio options.

Randy Reyes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a broad client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its investment process.

James Kefalas III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has prior experience in non-variable insurance from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he is the owner of Kefalasfoley Investment Services Inc., a support company unrelated to investment management. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs and municipal advisory services.

Jazmine Cardona is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior roles include positions at the State of California, Pruco Securities, LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Wells Fargo. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure supports a large client base with centralized custody and comprehensive investment solutions.

Byung Chong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wescom Financial Services since 2000 and has been with LPL Financial since 2025, following two years at CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Todd Pam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. and CrossRoads Capital Distributors. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

Jesus Sanchez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Elizabeth Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. She worked for National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. She serves as trustee of the Norman Family Trust and is president of Retirement Specialists, Inc., a business related to her LPL practice. 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 consulting, leveraging both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Shauna Castro is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2007 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alan Lekawski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diana Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she held various roles including positions at TBWA\Media Arts Lab and in the hospitality sector. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Gary Charlebois is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 license and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1989 and also operates Pension Portfolios, a sole proprietorship through which he occasionally writes life and health insurance policies. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment platforms and third-party manager options.

Kelly Erickson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at LPL Financial, LLC. Erickson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Justin Martinez is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on retail sales of t-shirts, music, and artist merchandise. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Francisco Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 19 years of experience at the firm. He serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Johnny Vallejo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Vallejo owns Johnny V Distributing, a business based in Fullerton, CA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers multiple investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Alex Lukoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and has operated The Cigar Guys, a separate business venture, since 2008. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.