Edwin Young Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2019 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition, he owns Young's Tax & Financial Services, a business providing tax preparation, accounting, audit representation, and fixed insurance product sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Chun Ng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and East West Bank. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Catherine Hollifield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Ruben Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

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. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Freeman Leung is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2017, he worked at multiple financial firms during 2016-2017 and has owned Glamor Nails & Spa, a personal services nail salon, since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying 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.

William Anast is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Orange, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a direct insurance business working with insurance companies outside of the MassMutual system. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, ongoing financial planning engagements and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Carlos Rosales Vasquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and secretary for El Nido Family Centers, treasurer and finance committee leader at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and president of the Palomares Walk HOA. He also owns Anteater Home Solutions and participates as a board member of NAHREP LA San Gabriel. 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.

Andrew Chou is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at firms such as Woodbury Financial Services, OSAIC, Centaurus Financial, and Fidelity. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a city councilman for Diamond Bar, California, participating in local government activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Signator Investors. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Denise Zapata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, FSC Securities Corporation, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, she owns Onyx Flower Medicine, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on supporting advisors through research and technology.

Phillip Kiriboon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically employs model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Erik Brickel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years before joining LPL Financial and SchoolsFirst FCU. Brickel is also commissioned as a notary in the state of California. 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 investment management programs and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Blandine Miramontes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of financial services, she is a co-owner of San Diego Commercial and Residential Cleaning, Inc., a janitorial services business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

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 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.

Frisco Escudero is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since 2020 and its affiliated entities since 2008, as well as Orange Capital Management since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he provides coaching on financial planning software and teaches retirement planning through the Financial Educators Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Michelle Morales is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on serving a diverse range of clients, including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, endowments, and private foundations. Michelle emphasizes frequent communication with clients and often works with both spouses and adult children to understand their best interests now and in the future. She strives to help clients leave meaningful legacies by focusing on their life's most rewarding moments. Michelle has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michelle specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. She also manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies. Michelle grew up in Pasadena and resides in Yorba Linda with her children. She enjoys biking, golfing, spending time with her family, and traveling. She volunteers as a National Charity League Sustainer, participating in community service and leadership development activities.