Polus Ting is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he works closely with clients to help them and their families achieve financial confidence through personalized planning tailored to their unique situations. His approach emphasizes building personal relationships based on understanding and genuine care. Prior to joining Fidelity, Polus served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2019. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth management. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Polus has personal interests that include cars, family activities, hiking, and music.

Yaopa Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Cheng worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup, VincentBenjamin, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Frederick Allen III is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Anaheim, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term involvement with Allen Tire Company and roles at Monro Inc and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning that covers various financial topics without implementation of recommendations. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Alexander Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving business owners, senior executives, and their families. He provides guidance that extends beyond investment management to include planning, lending, philanthropy, and managing liquidity events. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained over a decade of experience on Wall Street, working in capital markets advisory, private equity, credit, and commercial real estate with firms such as Bank of New York Mellon and Fortress Investment Group. Mr. Chen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business. He is a Personal Investment Advisor and brings technical insight combined with practical investment experience to his client relationships. His approach incorporates a planning-based process to address a range of client needs, including managing new wealth, family wealth management strategies, executive compensation, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Outside of his professional role, Alexander participates in community activities including serving on the Development Committee of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, mentoring military veterans with American Corporate Partners, and sitting on the board of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Orange County. He lives in Irvine, California, and engages in personal interests such as reading, playing the violin and piano, golf, and backgammon.

Taylor Curtius is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where they focus on helping clients develop personalized wealth plans tailored to their long-term financial goals. Taylor's approach begins with understanding the priorities of clients and their families, followed by analyzing their financial situations to construct appropriate strategies. Taylor has a comprehensive background in financial services, including roles as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor positions at Personal Capital and Edward Jones, as well as earlier experience in banking and financial services with JPMorgan Chase and New York Life. This experience provides a wide perspective on client financial needs and wealth management. Taylor holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Taylor's interests include cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Michael Neeley is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a freelance musician, serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization, and owns a consulting business providing CFO services to companies without full-time CFOs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies.

Tirso De Anda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Axa-Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm has a large national presence, managing over $1 trillion in assets and providing services under a fiduciary standard.

Garett Wilkinson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Philip Emchick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bois Capital and Boustead Securities. Emchick is currently associated with Zapata Private Wealth Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Ricardo Ortiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. His other business activities include the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Melinda Le is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2012 to 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Christopher Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brent Gage is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2013, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Albert Singleterry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, as well as prior experience at Wm Financial Services Inc. from 2005 to 2018. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kenneth Stewart is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include work at Children's HopeChest and Biola University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm catering to over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Warren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services. He owns a non-investment-related business entity, JPW and Associates, which does not generate revenue or require time commitments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Fe Springs, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as earlier positions outside the financial sector. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, overseeing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Jiajin Han is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Han held roles at Teachers College, Columbia University, and worked with Wheat Education as a subject advisor. Han continues to be involved in educational tutoring activities outside of the financial industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs for both retail and institutional investors.

Yvonne Qi is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, accumulating seven years of industry experience. Her background includes multiple roles within Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Marites Velena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at World Financial Group, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Gladstone Wealth Partners. Velena also works as a charge nurse at Keck Medical Center of USC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.