Choong Kim is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Western Southern Life and New York Life. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is involved with Strategic Fortune Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and businesses on financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lily Kam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2015. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Shawna Gwin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the managing member of Midnight Performance LLC, a business involved in boat service, repair, and parts distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a fiduciary approach in fee-based financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides additional services such as custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also works at Bank of America since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2021, Lam worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and also served at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gerald Whyte is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He manages a family tax and accounting practice, Whyte and Associates Inc., where he prepares individual tax returns and oversees sales for new clients. He is also involved in Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., a family investment business focused on investment planning, retirement planning, personal financial planning, and tax-focused advisory services. Additionally, he works as a health insurance agent serving small group, senior, and individual markets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors.

Kevin Etter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, and CML Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial consultant at Veater Financial Group. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a broad range of asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ryan Newman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently focuses on assisting families with comprehensive retirement plans and personalized investment strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Ryan's professional background includes experience in financial consulting and planning, as well as banking, having worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys baseball, fishing, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his pets.

Christopher Zambrano is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he has royalty income from Guayacali Music. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Jacqueline Quiroz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Forcheskie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies based on client risk profiles and firm research.

Edson Nieto Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors, approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, and uses model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Mitsue Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of financial products and services.

Maida Talens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, Talens is a registered nurse and has roles involving case management and transplant coordination. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-enabled solutions.

Nathan Logan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2009 and 2008 respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based simulations.

Henry Hong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Joseph Skaggs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Vanguard from 2014 to 2021 in various capacities, including Fund Access Operations Administrator, Senior Investment Specialist, and Investment Specialist. Joseph holds a California Insurance License and focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients make informed decisions. His approach emphasizes building strong client relationships through understanding individual financial goals, trust, and transparency. Outside of his professional career, Joseph enjoys gardening, horseback riding, playing musical instruments, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Alexander Velto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Velto serves as CEO of the Sunny Brown Foundation, which provides scholarships, and is a board member and treasurer of the Keala O Wailea Homeowners Association in Maui, Hawaii. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets activities.

Peter Paik is a CFP® professional at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a technology firm, Moniak Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Cory Justus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he spent 12 years at Azusa Pacific University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.