Byron Hirata is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera since 2023. Prior to this, he spent a decade at Quantum Econometrics, LLC, and has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Brian Beggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Tech Solutions, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and The Schulten Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to guide its investment approach.

Cynthia Moreno is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her financial career, she acts as an independent Mary Kay consultant and serves as a committee member for two Christian fellowship organizations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Tom Valcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ashley Cecala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Ashley took a one-year professional hiatus before returning to the financial sector. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Mary Bui is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Wise Financial Solutions, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources and various technology-driven strategies.

James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Maria Chueh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Chueh continues to receive residual commissions from prior medical insurance policies. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, brokerage, and insurance services through an integrated platform. The firm combines investment advice with access to various portfolios and third-party asset management programs, supported by LPL’s research and model portfolios.

Alice Roe Urata is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in providing non-sponsored health insurance as an agent. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various advisory programs and brokerage products through an integrated platform.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Qiming Liang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at NYLife Securities LLC and seven years at Hainan Shengda Corp. 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Sean Payne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Payne serves as a board member emeritus for the Los Alamitos Education Foundation and is an active board member of Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Cervantes is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having previously been employed at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory approach. The firm integrates quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Tom Aguilera Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been associated with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU for over 19 and 26 years respectively. Aguilera also serves as a financial advisor at SchoolsFirst FCU. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers additional financial products and services through affiliated entities.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Jaron Tsukamoto is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Bishop & Co., and Island Insurance Companies LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, HSBC, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, LLC. 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 internal research and third-party analytics to support investment decisions and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.