Brent Thomas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also owns Thomas Investment Group, which operates a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations.

Thomas Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Damian Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverside, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, serving individuals, families, retirees, and business owners. Damian is a member of Brown & Associates and focuses on investment planning, portfolio construction, and customization. Damian holds a bachelor's degree from the California State University system and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. His approach centers on understanding clients' priorities and developing personalized plans tailored to their goals. Outside of work, Damian resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California with his wife Kerri Ann and their daughter Claire. His personal interests include biking, boating, cooking, gardening, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Alexander Kosan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Deloitte, CliftonLarsonAllen, Morgan Stanley, and a four-year period at the University of California - Santa Cruz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Art Cardenas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, Cardenas serves as equipment manager for the Vineyard Little League in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs firm-provided asset allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Enoch Chung is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Pedro Arellano Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Penske Automotive Group, and Saks Fifth Avenue. He is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mingxiu Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. Hao holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Mark Hutchason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 29 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in helping plan sponsors design effective retirement plans and establish sound financial strategies. Mark's expertise encompasses business retirement and employee benefits plans, personal retirement planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, and employee financial health. He works closely with both plan stewards and participants to achieve objective-based outcomes and also manages personal wealth portfolios for business owners, individuals, retirees, and families. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in public accounting from Cal State San Bernardino and has a background as a Controller and Administrator of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations, reflecting his commitment to continuous education in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. Residing in Apple Valley, California with his wife, Shelly, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with his family. He and his wife volunteer as Wish Granters for Make-A-Wish and are active in community service, aligning with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. Mark aims to be a trusted advisor who helps clients achieve financial dignity, defined as the ability to live comfortably, share time with loved ones, and maintain financial confidence.

Yvonne Flores is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in banking and wealth management, with expertise in helping clients organize their financial lives and advance meaningful goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Fluent in Spanish, Yvonne is skilled at connecting with multiple generations of families and first-generation investors. Yvonne holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her knowledge spans banking, insurance, wealth transfer, and investing, enabling her to assist clients in identifying opportunities and addressing financial gaps. She focuses on building long-term relationships through diligence, responsiveness, and attentive listening. Originally a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Mexico, Yvonne values hard work and sacrifice. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she spends time with her family and parents and volunteers with Corazon de Vida, regularly traveling to an orphanage in Tijuana to deliver supplies and spend time with children.

Ryan Campbell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various other firms before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios and managing multi-manager fund structures.

Michael Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Veronica Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Craig Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 34 years of experience. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Craig emphasizes understanding clients' full financial situations and their priorities to develop personalized, flexible wealth management strategies. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Craig holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Alongside his professional focus, Craig participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill’s tradition. He resides in Chino Hills, where he has lived for 34 years, and enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He has been married for 38 years and has two daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson.

Hoang Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Tran owns a clothing business called Volley Club, which creates and sells casual apparel. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Angelina Prado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has been with Merrill since 2000. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Riverside, CA, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously was employed at Stater Bros. Markets from 2015 to 2019. Bates holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rigo Fernandez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having held roles such as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade (2019-2020), Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch (2013-2017), and Financial Advisor at Wescom Credit Union (2003-2013). Earlier in his career, he also worked as a Business Account Manager at Verizon from 2017 to 2019. Fernandez specializes in working closely with clients to understand their financial goals and overall financial situation. He collaborates with clients to create tailored financial plans, analyzing their current status and identifying opportunities to better position their plans towards achieving these goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Fernandez has interests in baseball, parenthood, and traveling.

Stacey Kim is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, she worked with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers from 2003 to 2021. She has held a business entity for tax purposes since 2017 and is also an insurance agent with Penn Mutual. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Quang Minh Alex Ta is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Suong Dat Pty Ltd., Ginza Teppanyaki, Sacombank, VPS Securities JSC, the University of Melbourne, and the Vietnam Australia International School. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.