Susan Leivas Sturner is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with various firms including Avantax and H&R Block, and is the owner of Leivas Wealth Management. Additionally, she works as a tax preparer and manages client relationships in a separate corporate officer role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Trinity Family Ventures, Inc., a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement, with a focus on clients who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Melissa Robman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sisi Wu is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, HSBC Securities USA, Axa Advisors, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole owner of 810 Jarrow LLC, a rental property business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Carter Anderson is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax and currently works with Kanouse & Associates, Inc., where he provides financial planning and wealth management services alongside tax-related support. Outside of his advisory work, Anderson is involved with the Victoria Club, a private membership club offering social, tennis, golf, and pool amenities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial arrangements.

Muhammad Khan is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Darice Tsai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Cao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce business focused on reselling clothing, tickets, and cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Sean Bracey is a financial advisor with Cetera in Brea, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and previously operated his own tax and financial services firm. Bracey serves as a finance committee member for Life Bible Fellowship Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

Curtis Viggers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TruStage and J Alden Associates, Inc. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including whole life and disability insurance through TruStage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Edward Yoon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at First Allied Securities and Advisory Services before joining Cetera. Yoon is also active in financial education, serving as an instructor at Harvest Financial for several years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and maintains over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Frank Saldana is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ontario, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jacqueline Peng is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth by establishing strong relationships and providing clear communication alongside customized strategies tailored to each client's objectives. Jacqueline works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, offering ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' situations evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in Mandarin, Chinese, and English. Outside of her professional role, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, drawing/sketching, interior decorating, music, painting, and singing.

Cindy Min is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for four years. Cindy’s background also includes a 14-year tenure at California State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Gabler is a Series 66–designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at RD Tax Service from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering 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 as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Sciarra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment strategy estimates.

Tipton Huffman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and operated TWH Annuities & Insurance Agency, Inc. His other business activities include acting as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and oversight structures.

Michael Bailey is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Bailey is involved in executive office suite rentals and serves as president of the Utica Office Center Owners Association board of directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lu Chen is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, joining the firm in 2022. Prior to Merrill, Lu worked at Deluxe Med Spa and Wave Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, among other positions. Outside of advisory work, Lu is a co-owner of two small rental properties with rooms leased to tenants. Merrill, along 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.