Ronald Thompson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Brea, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor as an Amazon Publisher. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Yijia Guan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, Yijia worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2021 to 2023, and at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2021. Yijia holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a range of capital markets solutions.

Benjamin Lemon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has held various roles in financial planning associations and served on the board of Montecedro. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and sophisticated operational tools.

Raul Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Hernandez is based in Huntington Park, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cynthia Sherman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the trustee of her deceased mother's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Xuemei Wei is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 20 years of industry experience. Wei serves as Treasurer on the board of the Chinese-American Engineers and Scientists Association of Southern California, a nonprofit professional organization focused on technical development and networking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment products and services, including specialized planning and institutional offerings.

Steven Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and has prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Upland, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Kaiser Permanente and entrepreneurial ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Diego Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup. 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.

Jonathan Solis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on helping busy professionals and business owners coordinate investments, retirement planning, cash flow management, insurance needs, and tax-efficient wealth building through long-term financial strategies. With expertise in education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, Jonathan offers personalized guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and an MBA from The University of Arizona Global Campus. Outside of his professional role, Jonathan enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains, biking, camping, gardening, and traveling. He is involved in the community through organizations like the Monrovia Historical Society and Pasadena Beautiful. Jonathan is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

Kim Pang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Pang worked at Merrill and PIMCO Investments LLC. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Julie Nhan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Pasadena, CA. She has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sole proprietor involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured discovery and planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Winnie Leong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Voya Financial Advisors, American General Financial Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an artist. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technology tools.

Jessie M Vargas Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Downey, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, TSG Wealth Management, and Tax Rise Inc, among others. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Erica Pitrone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jesus Barboza Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of finance, he is involved in Cashow LLC, a cosmetics business specializing in acrylic and gel nail products. 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. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Alexander Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc and Ascendant LLP, where he is a one-third owner in a law practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and a large nationwide network of advisors.

Michael Foley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations within annual, collaborative financial planning engagements.