Amy Mei is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2016 before joining UBS, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a real estate rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-backed, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Signator Investors. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Tolan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in La Verne, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Denise Zapata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, FSC Securities Corporation, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, she owns Onyx Flower Medicine, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on supporting advisors through research and technology.

Phillip Kiriboon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically employs model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michael Nackerud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent eight years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment analysis to support client goals.

Yvette Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a handmade crafts business and a record label with her spouse, and serves as vice president of a homeowners association. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Susan West is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through various planning and investment strategies.

John Coury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cathay Bank since 2017 and East West Bank from 2015 to 2017. He serves as Vice President of the California State Board for the World Lebanese Cultural Union, assisting the president with meetings, events, and scheduling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

Todd Porter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Christopher Andres is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Covina, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Merrill and Bank of America N.A., he worked for T-Mobile USA for 13 years. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Shawn Ecklund is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting client implementation through various advisory programs.

Michelle Morales is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on serving a diverse range of clients, including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, endowments, and private foundations. Michelle emphasizes frequent communication with clients and often works with both spouses and adult children to understand their best interests now and in the future. She strives to help clients leave meaningful legacies by focusing on their life's most rewarding moments. Michelle has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michelle specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. She also manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies. Michelle grew up in Pasadena and resides in Yorba Linda with her children. She enjoys biking, golfing, spending time with her family, and traveling. She volunteers as a National Charity League Sustainer, participating in community service and leadership development activities.

Victor Jasso Franco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked at Godspeed Logistics LLC, California State University Long Beach, Citi Staff Solutions, and Norco College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

David Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and served in various roles with the Pasadena Police and California Highway Patrol. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, including roles with Stark Wealth Management and Western International Securities. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ira Dugang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Montclair, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his time in financial services, he worked in healthcare roles including at Kaiser Permanente and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services, operating at scale with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Christian Hernandez Jacobo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. 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.

Maegan Sloggett is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She specializes in creating tailored financial strategies aligned with clients' unique objectives, including retirement planning, home saving, and investing in education. Her professional experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2024, progressing from Branch Administrator to Wealth Management Associate, Registered Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Specialist, and PWM Client Service Associate. Maegan holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Maegan's personal interests include food, social events with friends, pets, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Freddie Brown is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His background includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc., various insurance carriers, BNI Prosperity, and Fellowship Church of Southern California. He also operates Freddie Brown Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 portfolio programs, supported by machine-learning tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial activities.