Christopher Foster is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with clients and their families to help realize their financial goals, including comfortable retirement planning and navigating liquidity events. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and serves as a primary point of contact for both clients and advisors seeking timely information on account questions and services. Christopher leverages investment insights from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside banking services from Bank of America to assist high-net-worth clients in managing their wealth. His expertise encompasses services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to provide comprehensive financial advice that aligns with their overall goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree from the California State University system. He is involved in community activities such as the Rotary Club of Chino Valley and volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army in Riverside/Moreno Valley. He resides in Chino Hills, California with his wife Daphne and enjoys golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

David Penn is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and M.L. Stern & Co., LLC. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for a city investment advisory group and is president of David S Penn, Inc. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized retirement plan consulting programs.

Nhan Nguyen is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and to develop customized financial plans. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Nhan has professional experience as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2020 before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gordon Cooper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Ameriprise, Thrivent Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeremy Garduno is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at LPL Financial and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing various strategies including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom approaches.

Anailsa Perez Pham is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience as a self-employed notary public. 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.

Jerry Quartey Papafio is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to identify and understand what matters most to them and their families, helping to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services encompass a range of financial needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Jerry also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists to support banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jerry holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Northampton, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cape Coast, and completed his secondary education at Mfantsipim School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jerry’s personal interests include basketball, music, running, soccer, and traveling.

Bryce Bunnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in custom carpentry and the fitness industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Sandkamp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Prudential Equity Group. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Vartan Grigoryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Foresters Financial, and various insurance carriers. He also maintains an ongoing business, Satenik Grigoryan, since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Prince Lankford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo for over 20 years, including roles at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach, operating with a large network of advisors and significant assets under management.

Aaron Smith Sr. is a financial advisor with Smith Company Financial Advisors / Fusion Funds, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. since 2003 and Private Wealth Asset Management since 2002. Fusion Advisor, operating as Smith Company Financial Advisors / Fusion Funds, is a California-registered investment adviser providing non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation analysis and portfolio construction, offering tailored guidance without exercising discretionary authority.