Wendy Wei is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, she serves as a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs unrelated to investment activities. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Tomlinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of areas including legacy planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel works closely with individuals, couples, and businesses to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and draws on his background as a former Marine to build strong, trust-based relationships with clients. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and collaborating with them to navigate financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing baseball. He also actively participates in his community through volunteering, reflecting his commitment to service both personally and professionally.

Michael Laffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with the University of Aberdeen for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nieke Ritonga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Ritonga worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years and Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC for 10 years. Ritonga is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through a related business activity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various tools and strategies.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Li has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Yingli Lu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Lu’s work history includes time at the University of Southern California and Boston University. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated products and services.

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.

David Ko is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Hoey Consulting, a tax-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional advisory services, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Stephen Murdock is a CFP® with 52 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Quantum Econometrics, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates as a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Hannah Pozzebon is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021 in various roles, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Hannah's approach focuses on understanding clients' short- and long-term financial goals and working in partnership with individuals and their families to support their financial planning needs. She aims to build strong and lasting relationships grounded in trust. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Hannah has interests in cooking and baking, movies, music, pets, soccer, and volunteering.

Aamir Lalani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, loanDepot, Smartbiz Loans, and Walter's Audi Ontario. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Wang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Brea, CA since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies from 2016 to 2021. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset exposures.

Lauren Wong is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting individuals and families with college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Her professional approach is centered on understanding each client's unique story, priorities, and aspirations to provide tailored financial guidance. Before entering the financial services field, Lauren built her career in nonprofit fundraising and the museum sector, focusing on cultivating relationships and supporting meaningful causes. This experience informs her client approach, emphasizing listening, building trust, and guiding clients according to their needs. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and a Master's Degree from George Washington University. She has earned designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, managing the internship program and mentoring students and young professionals.

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.

Choong Kim is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Western Southern Life and New York Life. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is involved with Strategic Fortune Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and businesses on financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lily Kam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.