Fay Meng is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Claremont, CA, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Lawrence Ruiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Altadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also serves at the California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and manager selection.

Paul Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Anderson currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and global market analyses.

Kristen Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles with Darci Kelley, Waddell & Reed Inc, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, providing access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jimmy Hua is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in 2022. 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 solutions, combining extensive scale with integrated custody and brokerage capabilities.

James Smith III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2004. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 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, income tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to integrate planning alongside managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Patrick Mendoza is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Northstar Life Services. Mendoza also has a background at Western University of Health Sciences. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Alan Ayoub is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Covina, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Barrios Insurance Services Inc and Kemper Insurance, and spent several years self-employed. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in computer services, having operated a computer repair business intermittently prior to his current role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and other financial services.

Aaron Blackfelner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Flagstar Bank and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of advising, he operates an independent travel agency booking custom travel experiences. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Andrew Mason is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior work experience with Twins Chiropractic and several other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Paul Castro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, UnionBanc Investment Services, and an 11-year tenure at Caliber Picture Framing. He is involved in several business activities outside of advisory work, including an insurance agency and tax and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and supports advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Suly Lan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

J. Paul Escudero is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and its related entities since 2008 and has operated Orange Capital Management since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he provides coaching on financial planning software through a software business, Advanced Time Segmentation (ATS). Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management services and access to third-party managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Ally Li is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, applying research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Maria Bermejo Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Hui is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with the Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and multiple mortgage companies. Michael is based in Rowland Heights, California. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence.

Joseph Micalizzi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1993. His other business activities include sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven portfolio management with support from third-party asset managers and custodians. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Derek Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Nationwide Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Harmier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Placentia, CA. He has 19 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and a prior year at Wells Fargo 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Malaterre is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including ABN Financial Group and Bankers Life and Casualty. Outside of his financial career, he has written a book. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.