Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. Lam holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Before entering the banking industry, Lam spent two years at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gerald Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is involved in a family tax and accounting practice, Whyte and Associates Inc., where he prepares individual tax returns and manages sales. He also supports operations at Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., contributing to client service and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures.

Kevin Etter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, and CML Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial consultant at Veater Financial Group. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a broad range of asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ryan Newman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently focuses on assisting families with comprehensive retirement plans and personalized investment strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Ryan's professional background includes experience in financial consulting and planning, as well as banking, having worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys baseball, fishing, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his pets.

Christopher Zambrano is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 14 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he earns royalty income from a music-related business. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Jacqueline Quiroz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Forcheskie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and has worked within Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a distinctive affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized consulting programs.

Edson Nieto Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. His work history includes longstanding roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Mitsue Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maida Talens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advising, she works as a registered nurse and as a case manager/transplant coordinator. 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 financial planning and asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nathan Logan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through structured discovery and modeling techniques.

Henry Hong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Joseph Skaggs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Vanguard from 2014 to 2021 in various capacities, including Fund Access Operations Administrator, Senior Investment Specialist, and Investment Specialist. Joseph holds a California Insurance License and focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients make informed decisions. His approach emphasizes building strong client relationships through understanding individual financial goals, trust, and transparency. Outside of his professional career, Joseph enjoys gardening, horseback riding, playing musical instruments, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Alexander Velto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Velto serves as CEO of the Sunny Brown Foundation, which provides scholarships, and is a board member and treasurer of the Keala O Wailea Homeowners Association in Maui, Hawaii. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets activities.

Peter Paik is a CFP® professional at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a technology firm, Moniak Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Cory Justus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he spent 12 years at Azusa Pacific University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Albert Cline is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and nearly five decades of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Woodbury Financial Services and AIG Financial Advisors, along with ownership of Van Cline & Associates Insurance Services, where he sells fixed life insurance and fixed annuities. He is also a grantor of The Cochocton Foundation, a scholarship fund established in memory of his late father, awarding a college scholarship annually. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios that include various investment vehicles and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Zivich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fullerton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995. Outside of advising, he teaches investment education classes for the Fullerton Community Services program. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management primarily delivered by investment adviser representatives using a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Andrew Carlson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and was self-employed from 2014 to 2017. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.