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 and co-lead of the Chen & Associates team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high net worth and ultra-high net worth families across Orange County and throughout the country, focusing on retirement and multigenerational wealth planning, executive compensation and concentrated stock strategies, business succession and exit planning, liquidity event planning, philanthropic and charitable giving strategies, and trust and estate planning coordination. With more than a decade of experience, Alexander has held roles as a portfolio manager and investment professional with private equity and asset management firms in New York City and Texas. He began his career on the Loan Syndicate desk at Bank of New York Mellon, advising management teams of Fortune 500 and institutional clients on balance sheet strategy and executing debt capital markets transactions. His background provides him with a perspective that helps clients navigate complex financial and business decisions. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and member of the Merrill Alternatives Emerging Circle. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with American Corporate Partners, the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Development Committee, the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Orange County, and Working Wardrobes. He resides in Irvine, California.

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.

Thomas Balas is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orange, CA, where he has worked since 2012. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a tenure at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Thomas does not have any publicly noted outside business activities. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.

Robert Mendez Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and served as a California Republican Delegate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he is President and CEO of RLM Wealth Group, a support company based in Riverside, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored advice and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

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 worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

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.

Fay Koh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and is also affiliated with Bestow Inc. and New York University. Her activities include sales of investment-related products and referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

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.

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.

John Barnes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. Barnes also has a longstanding role at AT Center Inc. since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jesse Gomez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Better Mortgage, LendingClub, Yelp, and AT&T. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research alongside quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Woong Roh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked across various roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, with a two-year tenure at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Nathaniel Nesbitt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience, having worked at UBS since 1980. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Civil Air Patrol in search and rescue operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.