Colin Babb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He rejoined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and has been providing financial and wealth management advice and services since 2007. Colin is part of The Crow Babb Hulley Group, a team with over 100 years of combined experience, which employs a comprehensive, goals-based approach to wealth management. Colin's areas of expertise include portfolio construction, wealth planning, retirement planning, special needs planning, liability management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. Outside of his professional work, Colin is involved in various alumni and charitable organizations. He lives in Huntington Beach with his wife, Kira, and their two daughters. His personal interests include golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Christian Li is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at TAG Financial Inc. and FSC Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kay Bonadie is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, Kay was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019. Kay is licensed with the California Insurance License. In her role, she focuses on building trust with clients to define their financial objectives, explore alternatives, and help choose strategies that align with their plans.

Jamie Wemhoff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and spent 14 years at Cox Automotive Corporate Service. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning relationships supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Erinleigh Baldivia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014 and also worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB from 2014 to 2023. She holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with a distinctive operational structure that integrates advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Ronald Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio management options.

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.

Arthur Lin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for a combined ten years. He holds a real estate license and manages an asset management business alongside his advisory role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and specialized tools within a product ecosystem influenced by affiliated sub-advisers and fund arrangements.

Maria Vargas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She focuses on building meaningful partnerships with her clients by understanding their goals, values, and financial circumstances to provide personalized financial guidance. Her professional experience includes positions as Relationship Manager (2023-2025) and Financial Representative (2021-2023) at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles as a Financial Service Professional at LA Pension Planners and Equitable from 2020 to 2021. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Maria is involved in activities such as fitness, exploring culinary interests, social events with friends, caring for pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Oreste Volkert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Brea Little League, overseeing league operations and community activities in Brea, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and affiliated banking programs.

Ying Gao is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She concurrently owns and supervises operations at Best Quality Food Company Inc, a meat distribution business. 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 in its recommendations.

Shishir Shastry is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Co, MassMutual Investors Services, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in charitable pharmacy discount promotion through BuzzRx and works as a part-time real estate agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

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. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC BANK NA (Southwest) since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ricardo Rosas is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He is based in Baldwin Park, CA. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Amy Mei is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2016 before joining UBS, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a real estate rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-backed, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Ryan Tolan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in La Verne, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

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.

Ellie Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2023. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, East West Bank, and Cypress Sourcing Company Ltd., as well as several years of full-time education before entering the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.