Chase Golightly is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Chase worked as a Senior Associate at KPMG from 2020 to 2023. In his current role, Chase collaborates with individuals and families to define financial goals and develop comprehensive retirement plans and personalized investment strategies tailored to each client's unique financial needs. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services sector. Chase is committed to giving back to his community by assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives through careful planning and strategy development.

Alex Salas is an Investment Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex helps individuals and families develop personalized financial plans and investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Alex's professional experience includes serving as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Jr. Financial Advisor at One Pacific Securities from 2021 to 2022. Alex holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Alex enjoys running and snowboarding.

Lanfeng Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Zhao has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2002 and also owns EZ & Company CPA Inc, a firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Additionally, Zhao is involved in e-commerce through EZ FAB LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Polus Ting is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he works closely with clients to help them and their families achieve financial confidence through personalized planning tailored to their unique situations. His approach emphasizes building personal relationships based on understanding and genuine care. Prior to joining Fidelity, Polus served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2019. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth management. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Polus has personal interests that include cars, family activities, hiking, and music.

Yaopa Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Cheng worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup, VincentBenjamin, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Alexander Chen is a financial advisor and co-lead of the Chen & Associates team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high net worth and ultra-high net worth families across Orange County and throughout the country, focusing on retirement and multigenerational wealth planning, executive compensation and concentrated stock strategies, business succession and exit planning, liquidity event planning, philanthropic and charitable giving strategies, and trust and estate planning coordination. With more than a decade of experience, Alexander has held roles as a portfolio manager and investment professional with private equity and asset management firms in New York City and Texas. He began his career on the Loan Syndicate desk at Bank of New York Mellon, advising management teams of Fortune 500 and institutional clients on balance sheet strategy and executing debt capital markets transactions. His background provides him with a perspective that helps clients navigate complex financial and business decisions. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and member of the Merrill Alternatives Emerging Circle. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with American Corporate Partners, the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Development Committee, the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Orange County, and Working Wardrobes. He resides in Irvine, California.

Taylor Curtius is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where they focus on helping clients develop personalized wealth plans tailored to their long-term financial goals. Taylor's approach begins with understanding the priorities of clients and their families, followed by analyzing their financial situations to construct appropriate strategies. Taylor has a comprehensive background in financial services, including roles as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor positions at Personal Capital and Edward Jones, as well as earlier experience in banking and financial services with JPMorgan Chase and New York Life. This experience provides a wide perspective on client financial needs and wealth management. Taylor holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Taylor's interests include cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Michael Neeley is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a freelance musician, serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization, and owns a consulting business providing CFO services to companies without full-time CFOs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies.

Tirso De Anda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Axa-Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm has a large national presence, managing over $1 trillion in assets and providing services under a fiduciary standard.

Philip Emchick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bois Capital and Boustead Securities. Emchick is currently associated with Zapata Private Wealth Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Ricardo Ortiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. His other business activities include the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Christopher Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brent Gage is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Singleterry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, as well as prior experience at Wm Financial Services Inc. from 2005 to 2018. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services. He owns a non-investment-related business entity, JPW and Associates, which does not generate revenue or require time commitments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fay Koh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and is also affiliated with Bestow Inc. and New York University. Her activities include sales of investment-related products and referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Woong Roh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked across various roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, with a two-year tenure at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Nathaniel Nesbitt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience, having worked at UBS since 1980. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Civil Air Patrol in search and rescue operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Marcia Quiroz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals. Since joining Merrill in 2012, she has utilized the firm’s resources to assist families and businesses, particularly focusing on retirement income, employee benefits, defined benefit plans, and financial planning for women. Her background includes extensive experience working with entrepreneurs and business owners on financing, succession strategies, and employee benefits, as well as managing bond issuances for public agencies prior to her current role. Marcia holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the California State University system and holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is active in professional and community organizations such as the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) and the Hispanic Latino Business Council. Committed to integrity, education, and mentorship, Marcia integrates these values into her professional practice and personal life. She dedicates time to volunteering with community groups and enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Her approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies that help clients pursue their desired lifestyles and achieve financial dignity throughout retirement.

Mane Aslanian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2018. UBS Financial Services 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.