Kyle Standafer is a financial professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including North Star Resource Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns JWK Exotics, a business focused on automotive photography and sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Christopher Ilgenfritz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Anil Madhyanam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Golden1 Credit Union, Ameriprise, Sagepoint Financial, and several credit unions. He currently provides investment products and services through LPL Financial using the Golden1 Investment Services name. 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 solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Soward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor at Mt. San Antonio College and is involved in independent insurance brokering and tax preparation through his CPA business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients with assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Alyssa Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at EnGenius Technologies, Inc., Macy’s, and Spigen Inc. Alyssa has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and research-driven investment insights in its advisory process.

He Fu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Quest Capital Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and investor in Y-NUT Inc., a company engaged in selling goods on Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Hailee Allen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Pennymac Financial Services and has a varied background that includes roles in entertainment and content creation. Outside of advising, she creates content on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, and is involved in entertainment events as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves on the Riverside Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council and the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame executive board. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kenneth Eversfield is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following prior roles at Western International Securities, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Crowell, Weedon & Co. He is also involved with Arrowhead Wealth Advisors, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Falguni Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Patel has worked at Merrill since 2002, with a one-year period at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Philip Bryan Jalad is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and has a background at T-Mobile USA dating back to 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he manages BYHZE, LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing.

Michelle Chung Hui Lai is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and previously worked at Cetera. Michelle is based in Diamond Bar, CA. 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 written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Ronald Owen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Edge and Northwestern Mutual. Before entering the financial industry, he served seven years in the U.S. Navy. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through unique regulatory registrations.

Cole Green is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Nylife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2017. 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 analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and an Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lake Robinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 4 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a range of clients including registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and oversight of sub-advisers.

Marshall James is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at OSAIC and Pension Portfolios. He serves as a board member of Prospector's Federal Credit Union, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, leveraging various investment strategies and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

Dyllon Whitaker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and is also involved with Tristar Marketing Systems in a sales capacity. Outside of advising, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving mainly individual investors—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients—as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model recommendations managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by third-party custody and trade execution providers.

Timothy Burns is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 22 years of experience in the industry. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he also owns Burns & Johnston CPAs, where he practices as a CPA, handling tax preparation and business advisory services. Additionally, he operates Burns Financial Services, focusing on investment-related client meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Crean is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Upland, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously at California Financial Partners, Inc. from 2012 to 2023. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bruce Lien is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Brea, CA. He has three years of industry experience and has worked previously at American Fidelity and Randstad Holding. Outside of financial advising, he operates a laundry and dry cleaning business as a sole proprietor. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated planning and managed-account option called WealthPlan, while maintaining separate services.