Jonathan Oconnell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following an 11-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Similar Pants, Inc., a retail and online store based in Rubidoux, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include planning but generally do not provide individual security recommendations.

Carlos Rivera Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Bitran is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with CUSO Financial Services, LP since 2015 and with Arrowhead Credit Union since 2000. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Foster is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with clients and their families to help realize their financial goals, including comfortable retirement planning and navigating liquidity events. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and serves as a primary point of contact for both clients and advisors seeking timely information on account questions and services. Christopher leverages investment insights from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside banking services from Bank of America to assist high-net-worth clients in managing their wealth. His expertise encompasses services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to provide comprehensive financial advice that aligns with their overall goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree from the California State University system. He is involved in community activities such as the Rotary Club of Chino Valley and volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army in Riverside/Moreno Valley. He resides in Chino Hills, California with his wife Daphne and enjoys golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Nhan Nguyen is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and to develop customized financial plans. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Nhan has professional experience as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2020 before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gordon Cooper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Ameriprise, Thrivent Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeremy Garduno is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at LPL Financial and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing various strategies including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom approaches.

Jerry Quartey Papafio is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to identify and understand what matters most to them and their families, helping to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services encompass a range of financial needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Jerry also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists to support banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jerry holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Northampton, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cape Coast, and completed his secondary education at Mfantsipim School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jerry’s personal interests include basketball, music, running, soccer, and traveling.

Thomas Sandkamp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Prudential Equity Group. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Prince Lankford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for five years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to support its brokerage and advisory solutions.

Aaron Smith Sr. is a financial advisor with Smith Company Financial Advisors / Fusion Funds, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. since 2003 and Private Wealth Asset Management since 2002. Fusion Advisor, operating as Smith Company Financial Advisors / Fusion Funds, is a California-registered investment adviser providing non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation analysis and portfolio construction, offering tailored guidance without exercising discretionary authority.