J Mattingly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Mattingly held roles at New York Life and NYLife Securities LLC, as well as positions outside financial services at Chocolatte Enterprises and American Art Construction. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Boyuan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Kevin Phillip is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Pedro, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Inc and UBS Financial Services since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to support client investment strategies.

Joseph Halder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Santa Ana, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 1987. He serves on the board of directors for St. Lucy's Priory High School, an all-girls Catholic high school. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning using advanced analytical tools and event-driven planning programs, including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

William Bensing is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and worked at High Impact Partners for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Wayne Sellar is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Merrill, Santander Securities, and several credit unions in Southern California. He is involved in mortgage and real estate services through Real Estate Ebroker Inc. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Natalie Beaini is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and also has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and LPL Financial. 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’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations.

Olabisi Oduguwa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2015, Olabisi worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Morgan Stanley. She is involved with Brillia Enterprises and Benchmark Wealth Management, entities associated with her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions using both proprietary and third-party strategies and supports its advisors with technology and operational tools.

Samuel Westermann is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience and previously spent five years at LendingClub Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Joseph Pena is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting practice for over five decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and utilizes technology tools for operational support, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Melissa Kenshalo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Tustin, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients nearing or in retirement with written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Tammy Macarthur is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving clients through LPL Financial since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and Darci Kelley, alongside involvement with various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, wrapped and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse operational tools.

Micah Willis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Merrill Lynch and the Port Theater, as well as a position at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by various investment strategies and technology tools.

Kenneth Whittenbury is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, with 17 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an income property in Bullhead City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rendi Wijaya is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously operated his own advisory practice from 2009 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative analysis and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, and recommendations may include ESG criteria.

Roy Seto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clinomics and involvement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Christian Flores is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He previously worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as an Investment Support Representative at both CUNA Brokerage and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022. Christian focuses on understanding his clients and their families by partnering with them to co-create personalized plans aimed at meeting their specific needs and goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Christian's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, parenthood, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Thomas Aguna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ahmad Husami is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1 St Global Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Husami is also trustee and beneficiary of the Sun Shine Trust and has longstanding involvement with his own financial planning practice, Husami & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable strategies.