Christopher Tool is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at SCF Securities, Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Tool Motor Sports for over three decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Steven Beck is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also involved with Loza, Beck & Associates LLC. Beck provides tax preparation and accounting services in addition to his financial advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Hope Witteman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2025 and previously spent over a decade at CUSO Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Witteman serves as a co-power of attorney for a friend. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Passero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, he was employed by Verizon Wireless for nine years. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Seema Sethi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to present and sell term life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and indexed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Jeffrey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations, and has one year of industry experience. He has also worked as an independent contractor since 2022 and has been a teacher at Alvord Unified School District since 2004. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Idabel Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Securities LLC and JPMC Bank NA since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at State Farm Melissa Milender Agency and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Stroder is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Thrivent Financial, and Qc Manufacturing, Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Cristian Barrera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jason French is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, alongside his tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities beginning in 2012. 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while managing conflicts through established policies.

Michael Tamayo is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Menifee, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from 2015 to 2025. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Xavier Zamora is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Moreno Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Blackstone Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ivan Castaneda Valle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Apex Vision Photography, LLC, a sports photography business focused on soccer tournaments. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Michelle Jersey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, she worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with She Scales, a consulting business that helps clients use social media to promote their online businesses, and participates in an online lead-generation system supporting her husband's health coaching business. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Patrick Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at affiliated entities including Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wamu Investments since 2009. 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Ivette Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murrieta, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005 and also has a long tenure at Downey Savings & Loan. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team in collaboration with its financial advisors.

Christopher Macarthur is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica since 1990 and has prior experience with the City of Riverside and The Gage Canal Company. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a 25-acre orange orchard. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing exclusively on individual investors rather than institutional or pension plans.

Todd Dreyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tax and Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate rental business in Riverside, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nicole Fernish is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was a Registered Representative at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2012. Nicole emphasizes building trusting relationships with her clients by creating and implementing financial goals and providing education in financial planning. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to serve clients in various aspects of their financial needs.

Andrew De Vera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.