Anthony Harnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in providing personalized investment guidance. Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant University. His role at Merrill Lynch involves working closely with clients to develop and manage tailored financial strategies.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jose Carrillo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding individuals and businesses through comprehensive financial planning, including college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Jose’s approach centers on creating personalized strategies that align with his clients’ unique goals and priorities, helping them navigate the complexities of wealth management with clarity. Jose holds an Associate's Degree from Santa Ana College and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Jose enjoys antiquing, basketball, biking, billiards, cooking, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Brian Dao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked exclusively within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Cassia Stefanini is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years and has been with Primerica since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading and overlay responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Camille Gaffney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Shu Yuan Lai is a financial advisor at Cetera with the Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Their work history includes long-term roles at Cetera and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Yingshu Jiang is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including W&S Brokerage, Western & Southern Life, and Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Louie A. Vargas is a Financial Advisor with the HQFV Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and planning services to business owners, families, and retirees, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Louie holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Louie began his career at Merrill in 2001 supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients in Merrill's Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. He became licensed to serve as a Market Supervision Manager in 2008 and later supervised UBS's International Wealth Management business across multiple states until returning to Merrill in 2020. With over 15 years of supervisory experience, he values collaborating with colleagues and providing clients access to comprehensive financial services. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother who worked at Merrill for more than 35 years, Louie is committed to promoting financial literacy and generational wealth building. He participates in Bank of America's Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) mentorship program and has served as a youth mentor for over a decade. Louie is married and enjoys spending time with his family, preserving family recipes, and researching his family history dating back to 1700s Mexico.

Robert Begley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2002 and is also the CEO of Begley Capital Management LLC, a financial and insurance practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Jiahui Xu is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. Xu holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Jocelyne Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017 and previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Margaret Sturdy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER) since 2001. In addition to her advisory work, she occasionally sells health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Moises Macias Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and HomeStreet Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a baseball coach at Ayala High School in the Chino Valley Unified School District. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Ozzy Macias is currently the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads and inspires associates through the implementation of the company's Standards of Care, focusing on creating meaningful client relationships and delivering an exceptional Fidelity experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing from Financial Consultant to Vice President Regional Planning Consultant in 2021, before assuming his current position in 2026. His professional background is centered on financial consulting and regional planning within the organization. Ozzy holds a California Insurance License.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has experience at Wells Fargo Bank, NA dating back to 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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.

John Wende is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC from 2023 to 2025 and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of finance, he works as a Gameday Compliance Monitor for Major League Baseball, overseeing adherence to league rules during games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Tzu Jung Huang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and experience that includes roles at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and CDIB & Partners Investment Holding Corporation. He has been with UBS since 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates across multiple financial sectors, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Laura Schroeder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, working in Yorba Linda, CA. She has 18 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary wrap fee solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.