Rolando Bautista is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Jacinto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab & Co., where he has been since 2022 and 2023 respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.

Juan Vargas is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Cognitio Capital, an insurance agency that sells fixed life insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Rodrigo Herrera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 2 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America Corporation and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his financial career, Herrera coaches soccer for the Inland United Soccer Club in Moreno Valley, CA. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Joshua Mccoy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michele Wintersteen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2018 and multiple tenures at LPL Financial since 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Vincent Hurd is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His recent work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Hertz Global Holdings, and various positions outside the financial industry, including involvement with the Inland Empire Community Foundation. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Hickox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lake Elsinore, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wayne Oberle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Amber Nishida is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canyon Lake, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Darren York is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 10 years with CUSO Financial Services, LP. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeremy Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murrieta, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ann Bakenhus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in fitness and retail roles including ownership of Personalized Fitness by Annie, where she created workout plans for clients. She is also a board member at large for the Pick Group of Young Professionals, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and professional development in Riverside. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and related services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lahnna Morton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner of Above Level Equine Ventures, a horse breeding business based in Escondido, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Thomas Loza is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he operated Loza, Beck & Associates LLC and has worked in both insurance and wealth management sectors. He also has a long history of involvement with the Riverside Community Health Foundation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mikey Rivas Chacon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

John Bunge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Beaumont, CA, and has served at Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in several community and faith-based organizations, including serving on the advisory board for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley and as a part-time interim pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. 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 and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

Lawrence Lathrop is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Nautilus Tax and Wealth Solutions, which provides income tax preparation and related services, and also owns Lathrop Insurance Services, focusing on health insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Richard Rogers is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Rogers is the sole proprietor of Connect The Dot Coaching, offering leadership and life coaching through virtual and in-person sessions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Rachel Pierson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Cetera and Heritage Family Investments. Outside of advising, she is a business owner at Brood, Seibert & Lovcik, CPAs, LLP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Eric Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.