Michael Bailey is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Bailey is involved in executive office suite rentals and serves as president of the Utica Office Center Owners Association board of directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Mcgraw is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2024, with prior experience at Securities America Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as a mortgage loan officer and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a large nationwide network of independent advisors, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Lily Franco is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Central Bank of the Midwest, and IAC/HomeAdvisor. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee and power of attorney for family trusts. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yang Zhang is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Transglobal Holding Company and Topocean Consolidation Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ty Schmidt is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Riverside office. Since becoming a financial advisor in 1996, Ty has applied his expertise to assist clients with a variety of financial needs, including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2004 and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2006. With over 25 years of experience, Ty is dedicated to providing individualized financial and wealth management solutions tailored to each client's unique goals. His approach emphasizes building enduring client relationships and simplifying the complexities of wealth planning by considering personal perspectives and priorities. Ty holds multiple 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). Ty grew up in Orange County, California, and attended the California State University system. He moved to the Inland Empire after marrying to provide property for horses and other farm animals. Outside of work, Ty enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, swimming, traveling, restoring classic cars, RV travel, and spending time with his family. He is also affiliated with the Corona Elks Lodge.

Jason Nicholson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western Southern Life. Outside of his advisory role, Nicholson is involved in health insurance sales and occasionally facilitates real estate introductions through a broker he represents. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Douglas Heal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) before joining LPL Financial and Citizens Business Bank, where he has been since 2015. Heal is also an insurance agent with Carlson Hammond. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized investment strategies.

Toneya Mcginnis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has served as a Registrar of Voters since 2018. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals to affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with thousands of advisors and several billion dollars in assets under management, delivering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Pedro Alaniz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. Alaniz holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Gregg Kobashigawa is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise since 2005. He holds a background in accounting and tax preparation through his ownership of a CPA professional corporation and involvement in creative consulting and startup investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to support its investment recommendations, which emphasize dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

Truong Thieu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Wescom Financial Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various financial planning and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with an emphasis on technological tools for operational support.

Sean Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non‑discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating forward‑looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jiang He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked for CITIC Securities Company Limited for ten years and was involved with Yola Transocean Inc. and Waaallet LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers access to various platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Mohamed Aboulwafa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jessi Beach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Additionally, she serves as a board member for the Wescom Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and investment services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a range of portfolio programs, third-party management access, and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Monica Cardenas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, and Wells Fargo. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolios, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Malik Mallory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 9 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 6 years and has experience with Union Pacific Railroad. Malik serves as a board member for the nonprofit Hope through Housing Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various financial products.

Jack Terrones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Daniel Goggins and Associates and held roles outside the financial sector at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. and Tempo Cantina. He also has a background in education, having been associated with Southern New Hampshire University and Servite High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Raymond Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2014. He specializes in developing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on a range of objectives including investment advice, education funding, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. Raymond provides clients access to the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. With over 20 years of experience as a former business owner, Raymond has gained insight into the challenges faced by business owners and collaborates with business bankers, CPAs, insurance companies, pension plan consultants, and legal professionals to serve his clients' needs. He functions as a Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Raymond earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, specializing in Finance, Real Estate & Law in 1988. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, a State of California Life & Health Insurance License, and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni and has been involved with organizations such as the Los Angeles County Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. Raymond speaks English and French and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).