Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Yao Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Li worked at Bank of America, Cetera, Cathay Bank, and Subrigo Networks. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Randolph Schroeder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anaheim Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Hickman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and related entities since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Corp and US Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeff Gonzales is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various affiliates of Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Juan Ortiz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. There are no notable outside activities reported. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Jennifer Toney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Toney holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing an investment property in Mammoth Lakes, California. 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, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Christian Frost is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and maintains a formal advisory role with multiple registered investment companies.

Moses Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it holds distinctive roles such as a commodity pool operator registration and advisory functions for multiple registered investment companies.

Lisa Lighthipe Hinz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 21 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Hinz holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and operates out of Orange, California. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cesar Chavez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he works as a music booking manager, coordinating live performances for various events. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Gaytan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a business utilizing residential property for Airbnb rentals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and 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.

Oscar Harrison II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Merrill, Raymond James Financial, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also associated with Fremont Bank. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lisa Chapman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, Chapman serves on the board and finance committee of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation and mentors at-risk youth through Operation Jump Start in Long Beach, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and tailored portfolio management.

Joshua Awuma is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and SagePoint Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he manages a restaurant in Pasadena, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Adriana Soto is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Sigma Financial Corporation prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole owner and landlord of a rental property in West Covina, California. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive advisory and brokerage services.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Luca Gandolfi is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Brea, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Provident Savings Bank and involvement with educational institutions and family business ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its regulatory registrations and use of advanced technologies in investment processes.

Jaime Garcia is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively in financial and tax advisory roles, including long tenures at Avantax and Investax-related firms. Garcia serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and providing access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.