William Sornstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and chief instructor of the Fudoshin Aikido Center, a martial arts training and instruction facility. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buena Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including his current role since 2020. His other business activities include fiduciary services and acting as a personal representative. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Kevin Rooplall is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, LPL Financial, CML Wealth Management, and Payden & Rygel. Rooplall is also involved with Independent Capital Management, where he offers clients asset protection and lending solutions through an insurance agency and loan origination services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Curtis Hughes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Conway Investment Partners, Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance producer and a realtor involved in property transactions for clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customized strategies, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Larry Aguayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Siyuan Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and Cathay Bank. 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.

Melissa To is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. To holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Barrett Jackson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, as well as holding designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Barrett partners with the NCD Group at Merrill Lynch, focusing on delivering customized wealth planning solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerances, time horizons, liquidity needs, overall investment goals, and associated costs. Barrett graduated from the California State University system with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Business-Finance and minoring in Economics. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He is affiliated with the professional organization Western Hills Country Club and is involved in the community through groups such as the 26.2 Club. Outside of his professional work, Barrett enjoys participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, golfing, running marathons, skiing, wood working, and spending time with his family. He resides in La Habra with his wife, Darlene, and their two daughters. They engage in volunteering and community service through churches and various running organizations.

Paul Hoang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Joe Moore Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at OSAIC, FSC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and has been associated with Strategic Alliance Financial Advisors Inc. since 1979. He also owns a business administering 401(k) plans. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of advisors with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining broad service offerings with significant scale.

Cau Min Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Mark MacLachlan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to implement investment strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and transferring their wealth. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative Intern, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2020. His experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting. Mark holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness and traveling.

Kevin Ta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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 delivers non-discretionary services through select Wealth Advisors, offering customized investment solutions supported by its broader broker-dealer and banking organization.

Stephen Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fountain Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citicorp Investment Services before joining Linsco Private Ledger, where he has been since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business focused on whole life, universal life, and term insurance. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Ty Ospring is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC and Capital Resources since 2020. His background also includes roles at Costco and Compulocks Brands, as well as experience at Cal State Fullerton University. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-assessment questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to create diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

John Elliott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Morgan Stanley for two years. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, including roles at Domino's Pizza and In-N-Out. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Yun Bai is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. Bai holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at institutions including Citigroup, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America. Bai is based in City of Industry, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party strategies.

Lacey Rivello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in personal training at F45 and had roles at Lululemon, Naturalena, and TruBru Organic Coffee. Outside of her advisory duties, she continues to work as a personal trainer for group fitness classes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides annual planning advice and written Recommendation Reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Izquierdo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and positions in higher education. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he streams on Twitch and has participated in a one-time game test with Microsoft. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.