Amanda Mercier serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Brea, CA investor center. In this role, she leads a team of financial professionals, focusing on building a culture of trust for clients and associates to enhance service delivery throughout Southern California. Her career in financial services began in 2009 as a Financial Planner at Pacific Capital Resource Group. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2010, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Senior Relationship Manager, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2021. Amanda holds a California Insurance License.

Jason Laubach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Marine Corporation and served as a captain operating company vessels for Harbor Breeze Cruises. Laubach is based in Glendora, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Krake is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Brea, California. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, David has worked with families and business owners to help them navigate financial challenges and pursue their goals with an appropriate level of risk. His practice areas include family wealth management, corporate benefits, retirement income planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), which support his work in corporate retirement plans and exit planning. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing, graduating summa cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Board, the National Association of Plan Advisors, the Exit Planning Institute, and Kingdom Advisors. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, David maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Active in his community, David serves as an elder at The Church at Green Hills and chairs the Whittier Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He volunteers with Imagine Whittier, a mentoring program for families transitioning out of homelessness, and participates in other local organizations such as Whittier CBMC and the Whittier Consortium on Homelessness. David lives in Whittier, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, singing, and writing.

Nick Gomes is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He focuses on helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions by simplifying complex topics and creating clear strategies that align with their priorities. Prior to his current role, Nick accumulated experience in various positions within the financial sector, including Service Advisor at Hawekotte Financial Group (2024-2025), Associate Trader at Ritholtz Wealth Management (2022-2023), Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley (2021-2022), and Institutional Trading Specialist at TD Ameritrade (2018-2021). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nick has personal interests in concerts, cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and music.

Rebecca Picazo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008, concurrently employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Jiang He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked for CITIC Securities Company Limited for ten years and was involved with Yola Transocean Inc. and Waaallet LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers access to various platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the restaurant industry, including roles at Gen Korean BBQ House and Ohana Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeled outcome estimates.

Malik Mallory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 9 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 6 years and has experience with Union Pacific Railroad. Malik serves as a board member for the nonprofit Hope through Housing Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various financial products.

Raymond Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2014. He specializes in developing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on a range of objectives including investment advice, education funding, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. Raymond provides clients access to the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. With over 20 years of experience as a former business owner, Raymond has gained insight into the challenges faced by business owners and collaborates with business bankers, CPAs, insurance companies, pension plan consultants, and legal professionals to serve his clients' needs. He functions as a Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Raymond earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, specializing in Finance, Real Estate & Law in 1988. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, a State of California Life & Health Insurance License, and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni and has been involved with organizations such as the Los Angeles County Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. Raymond speaks English and French and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Kinley Yann is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chino Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Yann worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Mass Mutual Investors Services, Six Sigma Leadership Corp., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Alex Paredes Malaga is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in investment, credit, and banking services. He joined Bank of America in 2011 and supports the financial needs of high and ultra high net worth individuals, their families, and charitable organizations. Alex specializes in family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Alex holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from the California State University System. He has earned several professional certifications, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Alex is engaged in community volunteering. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and writing. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Eduardo Ordorica is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for KLH Marketing Inc., a wholesaler of kitchen equipment, and is treasurer on the board of the Yorba Linda Country Club Members Golf Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a range of services that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Sarah Vargas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eastern Leaf and Vectornate. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to guide asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security decisions within a defined investment framework.

Gary Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fontana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UnionBanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. He also has business experience spanning 14 years with Dang Pharmacy Group, Inc. and San Gabriel Medical Pharmacy. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Jeffrey Stark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on a family account. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and planning solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Erika Holritz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018, as well as U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank from 2012 to 2018. 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 databases.

Felix Ling is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018. Prior to his career in financial services, he spent seven years at Sapling Learning / Macmillan Learning. Outside of his advisory role, Ling serves on the board of ProRep Coalition and holds officer positions with organizations promoting nonpartisan electoral reform in California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Jorge Vasquez Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within eligible strategies.

Arturo Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. for ten years. 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.

Jacob Herrera is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals across short, mid, and long term horizons. His services include guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Jacob also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists in areas such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jacob earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona. He offers financial advising services in both English and Spanish.