John Mishima is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm focuses on delivering non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

James Mc Elroy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Grove Point Advisors, Diversified Securities, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in horse training and racing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing 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 customized strategies to serve a broad client base.

Raymond Fong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Nicalis Inc. for six years and was self-employed at Renown Auto Style Inc. for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dylan Lara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA, he held roles at Stinkin Crawfish and OHL Na. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Carole Ann Nero is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor of an investment-related rental property in Long Beach, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daryl Riley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wamu Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a fitness instructor. 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.

Feifei Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Axa. She is based in Irvine, CA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Raguse is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Tustin, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1994 and previously worked for Liberty Capital Management for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Raguse has consulting experience in business operations and insurance policy reviews. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

John Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Robert Half and spent time at Auburn University for both employment and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Diane Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and academic positions at the University of California Santa Barbara, University of Georgia, and University of Denver. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Jared Snyder is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2024, as well as at Merrill and Bank of America prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, Jared officiates basketball contests for the NCAA and other amateur leagues. Charles Schwab 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’s integrated approach combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured alternative investment selection process.

Matthew Montegani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rizzo Financial Group and Costco Wholesale. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brandon Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and involvement in educational and recreational settings such as California State University Long Beach and Virginia Country Club. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing diverse strategies and technology tools to support client accounts.

Aida Arreguin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Ameriprise, and currently serves as a Wealth Management Associate at Husami & Associates, which provides accounting, tax, and financial services to family-owned and privately held businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jaci Iannello is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Seeman Holtz. She serves as a Member at Large on the homeowners association board for Village Townhomes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process and combines planner delivery with online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Richard Armento is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a background that includes long-term roles at Washington Square Securities, DMA Insurance Services Inc., and Annelor Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Armento serves as president of several insurance-related businesses that focus on property and casualty insurance and support independent insurance agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, and supports a multi-platform, complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and third-party partnerships.

Anthony Argy Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an e-commerce business selling trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining large-scale advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tae Kim is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the County of Orange Auditor Controller's office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery for over 19 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he was affiliated with FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for over two decades. Wess is also involved with F&A Investment Services, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.