Maria Vargas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She focuses on building meaningful partnerships with her clients by understanding their goals, values, and financial circumstances to provide personalized financial guidance. Her professional experience includes positions as Relationship Manager (2023-2025) and Financial Representative (2021-2023) at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles as a Financial Service Professional at LA Pension Planners and Equitable from 2020 to 2021. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Maria is involved in activities such as fitness, exploring culinary interests, social events with friends, caring for pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Oreste Volkert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Brea Little League, overseeing league operations and community activities in Brea, 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 plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and affiliated banking programs.

Margarita Gover is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at Gexpro Services for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Jingdi Sun is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC BANK NA (Southwest) since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Christopher Macarthur is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica since 1990 and has prior experience with the City of Riverside and The Gage Canal Company. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a 25-acre orange orchard. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing exclusively on individual investors rather than institutional or pension plans.

Andrew Chou is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, OSAIC, and Centaurus Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a city councilman in Diamond Bar, CA, and manages a trading company specializing in industrial ceramic parts. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Ivan Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Amy Mei is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2016 before joining UBS, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a real estate rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-backed, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tax and Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate rental business in Riverside, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ryan Tolan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in La Verne, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Denise Zapata is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of ONYX FLOWER MEDICINE, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Phillip Kiriboon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. He is based in West Covina, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Michael Nackerud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Yvette Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns several small businesses with her spouse, including handmade crafts and a record label, and serves as vice president of a homeowners association. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and delivers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools.

Susan West is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through various planning and investment strategies.

John Coury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cathay Bank since 2017 and East West Bank from 2015 to 2017. He serves as Vice President of the California State Board for the World Lebanese Cultural Union, assisting the president with meetings, events, and scheduling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

Todd Porter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Christopher Andres is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at T-Mobile USA for 13 years before entering the financial services field. Andres is based in West Covina, California. 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, and various institutional investors.

John Splain is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Yorba Linda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for an investment-related entity and has a personal investment interest in a solar energy business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated research.

Shawn Ecklund is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting client implementation through various advisory programs.