Jason Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at American Marine Corporation and served as a captain operating company vessels for Harbor Breeze Cruises. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored retirement recommendations.

Basheer Husami is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, along with operating Husami & Associates since 2009. He serves as a successor trustee for a non-family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm provides a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, catering to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

David Krake is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Brea, California. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, David has worked with families and business owners to help them navigate financial challenges and pursue their goals with an appropriate level of risk. His practice areas include family wealth management, corporate benefits, retirement income planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), which support his work in corporate retirement plans and exit planning. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing, graduating summa cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Board, the National Association of Plan Advisors, the Exit Planning Institute, and Kingdom Advisors. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, David maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Active in his community, David serves as an elder at The Church at Green Hills and chairs the Whittier Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He volunteers with Imagine Whittier, a mentoring program for families transitioning out of homelessness, and participates in other local organizations such as Whittier CBMC and the Whittier Consortium on Homelessness. David lives in Whittier, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, singing, and writing.

Nick Gomes is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He focuses on helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions by simplifying complex topics and creating clear strategies that align with their priorities. Prior to his current role, Nick accumulated experience in various positions within the financial sector, including Service Advisor at Hawekotte Financial Group (2024-2025), Associate Trader at Ritholtz Wealth Management (2022-2023), Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley (2021-2022), and Institutional Trading Specialist at TD Ameritrade (2018-2021). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nick has personal interests in concerts, cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and music.

Rebecca Picazo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jiang He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He previously worked at CITIC Securities Company Limited for ten years and has experience with Yola Transocean Inc. and Waaallet LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the restaurant industry, including roles at Gen Korean BBQ House and Ohana Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeled outcome estimates.

Malik Mallory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has three years of experience with LPL Financial. Mallory serves as a board member of the Hope Through Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Raymond Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and their businesses to help them achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Raymond leverages resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address clients' comprehensive financial needs, including investment advice, education funding, tax minimization strategies, and retirement services. With over 20 years of experience as a former business owner, Raymond has developed expertise in the concerns faced by business owners today. He collaborates closely with professionals such as business bankers, CPAs, insurance companies, pension plan consultants, and business, tax, and estate planning attorneys. Raymond also acts as a Portfolio Manager, managing discretionary portfolios that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Raymond holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Department of Finance, Real Estate & Law at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earned in 1988. He maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA Registrations and a State of California Life & Health Insurance License. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. Beyond his professional endeavors, Raymond is involved in community organizations including the Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. His personal interests include camping, ice hockey, and volleyball.

Kinley Yann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Efren Martinez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Martinez is also the owner of an insurance agency specializing in fixed and health insurance and serves as a Notary Public in California. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various investment tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Alex Paredes Malaga is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in investment, credit, and banking services. He joined Bank of America in 2011 and supports the financial needs of high and ultra high net worth individuals, their families, and charitable organizations. Alex specializes in family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Alex holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from the California State University System. He has earned several professional certifications, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Alex is engaged in community volunteering. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and writing. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Mark Newport is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has operated a financial advisory business with Lori Newport since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates an S-Corporation for insurance and professional networking activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to offer customized portfolio management and access to third-party investment solutions.

Eduardo Ordorica is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for KLH Marketing Inc., a wholesaler of kitchen equipment, and is treasurer on the board of the Yorba Linda Country Club Members Golf Association. 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 financial plans. The firm provides a range of services that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Sarah Vargas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, she was employed at Eastern Leaf, Vectornate, Mt. San Antonio College, and JC Window Fashions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Gary Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UnionBanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Dang Pharmacy Group, Inc. and San Gabriel Medical Pharmacy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Stark is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Stark also serves as a trustee on a family account in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Erika Holritz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018, as well as U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank from 2012 to 2018. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Felix Ling is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2018. Before entering financial services, he spent seven years at Sapling Learning / Macmillan Learning. Ling serves on the board of the ProRep Coalition and is the Chief Financial Officer of Californians for Electoral Reform, organizations focused on promoting nonpartisan electoral reforms in California. UBS Financial Services provides individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets offerings.

Jorge Vasquez Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. 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.