Shiqing Deng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Deng worked for Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a variety of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jin Kim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Fidelity Investments. Additionally, he has experience running a translation business, Kim Translation's. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Han is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior firms include First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of businesses in agricultural products and saw milling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Beverlee Chenault is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent distributor and serves as a notary and loan document agent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines retail, institutional, and specialized investment services.

Steven Ditch is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and also operates Harrison Tax Service Inc., a tax preparation business he has owned since 1975. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of over 10,000 advisors and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Gerard Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and has prior experience at Meredith Lodging and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Translations Galore LLC, a business he has operated since 2011. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Khushwant Thandi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU, where he currently serves as a retirement plan representative. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Wendy Wei is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs involved in real estate activities in California and Nevada. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Tomlinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of areas including legacy planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel works closely with individuals, couples, and businesses to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and draws on his background as a former Marine to build strong, trust-based relationships with clients. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and collaborating with them to navigate financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing baseball. He also actively participates in his community through volunteering, reflecting his commitment to service both personally and professionally.

Xi Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Li has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Shiela Imperial is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services through Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kathryn Hackney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at SchoolsFirst FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Orange County Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Nancy Eckert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandon Dunn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes preparation and review of investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patricia Garcia is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at Corkys and Mifflin Dunder Inc. She also has experience with Primerica Financial Services and in the real estate sector. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent food and grocery delivery driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors.

Jackie Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

James Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He serves as a board member and treasurer for the SBC Community Homeless Coalition, a charitable organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment services.

Reid Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Jack Keeter & Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent specializing in the sale of term life, fixed life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include a range of investment products.

David Ko is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Steen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Capital Group Companies for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Ferguson, MO, which are managed by a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.