John Coury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cathay Bank since 2017 and East West Bank from 2015 to 2017. He serves as Vice President of the California State Board for the World Lebanese Cultural Union, assisting the president with meetings, events, and scheduling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

Jose Ramirez M is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Macy's. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Todd Porter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Christopher Andres is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Covina, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 13-year tenure at T-Mobile USA before joining Bank of America N.A. and Merrill in 2022. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Splain is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Yorba Linda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

Shawn Ecklund is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing client collaboration through tailored financial plans and a range of advisory and implementation services.

Jae Hyeong Koo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 4 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and KMW USA Inc., as well as a role at Mr. BBQ. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jianing Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Jianing worked at Bank of America and Ernst & Young. Jianing is also involved with Carofin.com, an entrepreneurial venture. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

James Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Qingfeng Lin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, Lin worked at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of finance, Lin is a partner in an e-commerce business focused on online sock sales, providing management and strategic advice while the day-to-day operations are handled by a spouse. 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 and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Michelle Morales is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on serving a diverse range of clients, including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, endowments, and private foundations. Michelle emphasizes frequent communication with clients and often works with both spouses and adult children to understand their best interests now and in the future. She strives to help clients leave meaningful legacies by focusing on their life's most rewarding moments. Michelle has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michelle specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. She also manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies. Michelle grew up in Pasadena and resides in Yorba Linda with her children. She enjoys biking, golfing, spending time with her family, and traveling. She volunteers as a National Charity League Sustainer, participating in community service and leadership development activities.

Victor Jasso Franco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked at Godspeed Logistics LLC, California State University Long Beach, Citi Staff Solutions, and Norco College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

David Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has prior work experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank and served in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police and California Highway Patrol. He has less than one year of industry experience in financial advising. 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 uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds unique roles such as registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment funds.

Kalvin Cruz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to meet their individual needs. Kalvin provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' situations evolve. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kalvin earned a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University. His expertise encompasses a range of financial priorities, such as funding education, preparing for retirement and healthcare costs, and managing competing financial demands within families. Kalvin's approach is guided by a client-first philosophy reminiscent of Merrill Lynch's founder, Charlie Merrill. He emphasizes transparency and simplicity in wealth planning to support clients in achieving their long-term goals.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, National Planning Corp., and other firms. His background includes roles at Stark Wealth Management and Artless Corporation. 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 broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Zeller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. He is a co-founder of the Chad Zeller Memorial Fund, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients primarily via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm selects and oversees third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Cristina Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with oversight of sub-advisers and conflict-of-interest controls.

Christian Hernandez Jacobo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank from 2020 to 2026. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, including lending, custody, and trading capabilities.

Maegan Sloggett is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She specializes in creating tailored financial strategies aligned with clients' unique objectives, including retirement planning, home saving, and investing in education. Her professional experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2024, progressing from Branch Administrator to Wealth Management Associate, Registered Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Specialist, and PWM Client Service Associate. Maegan holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Maegan's personal interests include food, social events with friends, pets, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Freddie Brown is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Brea, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as involvement with Fellowship Church of Southern California and BNI Prosperity. He also owns a business entity, Freddie Brown Inc., established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a diverse range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment options supported by proprietary and third-party research.