Patricia Yamada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

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.

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.

Nicklaus Peterson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Victor Bui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, as well as Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he had a brief role at Flufflie's in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joe Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, California, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. He is also the owner of a 401(k) administration business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Cau Min Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

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, based in Fountain Valley, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 37 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Linsco Private Ledger. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business focusing on whole life, universal life, and term insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kara Noone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Irvine, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in farming as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

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.

Khoi Nguyen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024 and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2023 to 2024. His financial services career also includes positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. Nguyen holds a California Insurance License. He focuses on developing strong relationships with clients, assisting them in aligning their finances with their personal goals to create tailored financial plans. His approach emphasizes prioritizing clients' needs, wants, and wishes to help them find confidence and balance in their financial journey. Outside of his professional life, Nguyen enjoys boating, family activities, fitness, food, hiking, and photography.

Jonathan Izquierdo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Fountain Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and University of California, Irvine. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he streams on Twitch and has participated in game testing for Microsoft. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, and other organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes research-supported model portfolios and advanced technologies in its investment management.

Pengnian Chu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 16 years with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by a range of model portfolios and research resources.