Louis Arlow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Soo Min Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Lee has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and also has experience with JPMC BANK NA (Southwest) dating back to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach includes centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Andrea Watkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation. She has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Weber Wealth Advisors and Beautycounter, as well as time spent as a homemaker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with various investment programs. The firm’s approach involves model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

George Strnad II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Chad Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Citigroup, Comerica Securities, and Wescom Financial Services. He is currently based in Anaheim, CA. 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 services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Tania Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Cal State San Bernardino, and Chaffey Community College. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Nelson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013 and is also associated with Petersen International Underwriters and Foresight Wealth, where he serves as owner. Nelson is licensed to sell disability insurance through multiple firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including 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 multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to various model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Jennifer Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as an affiliate influencer producing product reviews on platforms such as TikTok and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Akhil Pruthi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for seven years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Luis Tinoco Burbano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2026 and previously worked at Primerica Financial Services, Crevier BMW, Ontario Volkswagen, and Pink Xterminators Inc. 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 uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and account custody through third-party providers.

Zhuang Tantiwasadakran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously at 1717 Capital Management Company for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in an independent fixed insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a large advisory network with a range of non-advisory financial services.

Anchi Liu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC until 2020. Liu is also a trustee of her own trust. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party program sponsors and proprietary resources.

Joshua Mccoy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peggy Tong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal process for alternative investments.

Brian Chan is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Brian operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering brokerage and advisory services across various account programs and utilizes a broad affiliate network to support its offerings.

Mary Caporale is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 42 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Edward Jones since 2003 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Bethany Hsi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Zov's Irvine Bistro and spent fifteen years in full-time education. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Blake Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Washington, Crafton Hills College, and Arrowhead Orthopedics. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school football referee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Stephanie Luo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mechanics Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Jeffrey Miyahara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for four years and has held teaching roles at various colleges including Rio Hondo College, Santiago Canyon College, and California State University Fullerton. Outside of advising, he manages a business entity 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and supports its platforms with research and operational tools.