Peter Han is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior firms include First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of businesses in agricultural products and saw milling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Mena Eskander is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. Eskander has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016 and 2017 respectively. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Steven Ditch is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and has operated Harrison Tax Service, a tax preparation business, since 1975. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Gerard Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and has prior experience at Meredith Lodging and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Translations Galore LLC, a business he has operated since 2011. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Wendy Wei is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of two entities unrelated to investments, MQW Dream Realty LLC and WW Capital Venture LLC. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Xi has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kathryn Hackney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at SchoolsFirst FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Orange County Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Brandon Dunn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes preparation and review of investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patricia Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at Corkys and Mifflin Dunder Inc. She also has experience with Primerica Financial Services and in the real estate sector. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent food and grocery delivery driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors.

Jackie Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

James Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He serves as a board member and treasurer for the SBC Community Homeless Coalition, a charitable organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment services.

Laura Richards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, accumulating extensive experience before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Reid Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Jack Keeter & Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent specializing in the sale of term life, fixed life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include a range of investment products.

Brian Steen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Capital Group Companies for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Ferguson, MO, which are managed by a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Shiyi Xia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Boston. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Her approach focuses on understanding each client's comprehensive financial picture and adapting strategies to changing market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. Her expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Shiyi earned a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a Master's degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she also dedicates time to community volunteering. Outside of work, Shiyi enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Hoey Consulting, a business entity established for tax purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with resources like LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jordan Priest is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Royal Alliance and Benefit Funding Retirement Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Peter Wang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in insurance sales and has engaged as a limited partner in a rental property business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Alma Gonzalez Monarrez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014 and also has a role with Technicolor USA Inc. Her other business activities include sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio management services focused on individual rather than institutional clients.