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 with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously spent nearly two decades with Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and as secretary for El Nido Family Centers, and he is also involved in local community organizations including a homeowners association and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

Diane Salazar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Andrew Chou is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, OSAIC, and Centaurus Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a city councilman in Diamond Bar, CA, and manages a trading company specializing in industrial ceramic parts. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tax and Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate rental business in Riverside, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Denise Zapata is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of ONYX FLOWER MEDICINE, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Phillip Kiriboon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. He is based in West Covina, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Erik Brickel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years and has been with LPL Financial and SchoolsFirst FCU since 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is a commissioned notary in the State of California. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Rodel Aquino is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various capacities including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Rodel worked as a Financial Service Representative at Zecco Trading and as a Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. With a professional background commencing in the financial service industry in 2008, Rodel focuses on building long-term financial plans by establishing strong relationships with individuals and families. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in wealth management and financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Rodel's personal interests include biking, cars, movies, reading, and swimming.

Blandine Miramontes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of finance, she is co-owner of San Diego Commercial and Residential Cleaning, Inc., a janitorial services business. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily 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-driven strategies developed 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 credentials and having 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 trust. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

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.

Victor Jasso Franco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked at Godspeed Logistics LLC, California State University Long Beach, Citi Staff Solutions, and Norco College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, National Planning Corp., and other firms. His background includes roles at Stark Wealth Management and Artless Corporation. 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 broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Zeller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. He is a co-founder of the Chad Zeller Memorial Fund, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients primarily via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm selects and oversees third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tran is a licensed notary public and owns a financial practice in Irvine, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Christian Hernandez Jacobo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank from 2020 to 2026. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, including lending, custody, and trading capabilities.