Kelli Putnam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and First Republic Bank. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wesley Watanabe is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan, and positions within the University of Redlands and University of California. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s approach combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and discretionary management with oversight controls.

Russell Stark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Outlaw Racing Products, a parts distribution business related to model boat racing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and access to various investment strategies through its broad platform.

Robert Banis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Citizens Business Bank since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Shao Ying Wang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2023, Wang held positions at Yulu Trading Inc, Shing Tech Electronics Co. Ltd, and Seville Classics Inc. Wang also worked at the University of the West from 2016 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Edson Arroyo is a financial advisor with Merrill in La Verne, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor managing the accounting and bookkeeping functions for a small landscape design company. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gilbert Fung is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes over two decades at Merrill and five years at Bank of America, N.A. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Alfred De La O is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of advisory duties, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies and operates De La O Associates, Inc. for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Adrian Montecinos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served five years in the U.S. Navy. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Swordsmens Gridiron Club and serves on the advisory board of the Orange County Navy League. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sunita Foley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2009. Foley is also the owner of a support company, FoleyKefals Investment Services Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Carlos Rojas Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hai Dao is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License. His professional approach involves understanding the unique financial situations and goals of individuals and families to develop tailored strategies that align with their objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Hai Dao has personal interests in food, football, golf, singing, and traveling.

Martha Moran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2014. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Hank Yu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven alternative investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Jarret Rodriguez Conklin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brent Thomas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also owns Thomas Investment Group, which operates a rental real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations.

Samuel Watts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab and has held various roles outside the financial industry, including time in full-time education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in its investment process.

Thomas Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Eric Hale is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2016. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Art Cardenas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, Cardenas serves as equipment manager for the Vineyard Little League in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs firm-provided asset allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.