Peter Wang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in insurance sales and has engaged as a limited partner in a rental property business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Lauren Wong is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting individuals and families with college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Her professional approach is centered on understanding each client's unique story, priorities, and aspirations to provide tailored financial guidance. Before entering the financial services field, Lauren built her career in nonprofit fundraising and the museum sector, focusing on cultivating relationships and supporting meaningful causes. This experience informs her client approach, emphasizing listening, building trust, and guiding clients according to their needs. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and a Master's Degree from George Washington University. She has earned designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, managing the internship program and mentoring students and young professionals.

Alma Gonzalez Monarrez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014 and also has a role with Technicolor USA Inc. Her other business activities include sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio management services focused on individual rather than institutional clients.

Choong Kim is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Western Southern Life and New York Life. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is involved with Strategic Fortune Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and businesses on financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Trapasso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and owns The Trapasso Group, a consulting business focused on assisting veterans with disability claims and life adjustments. Additionally, he is an author involved in writing and publishing books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Shawna Gwin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of Midnight Performance LLC, a business involved in marine and automotive parts and boat service and repair. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2021, Lam worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and also served at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kevin Etter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, and CML Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial consultant at Veater Financial Group. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a broad range of asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Paul is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and its related entities, having joined in 2025. His career includes prior roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business providing income tax preparation and planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Ryan Newman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently focuses on assisting families with comprehensive retirement plans and personalized investment strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Ryan's professional background includes experience in financial consulting and planning, as well as banking, having worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys baseball, fishing, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his pets.

Jacqueline Quiroz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Rachel Owens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Owens serves as a non-profit board member on the Senior Advisory Committee for the City of Irvine, CA. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Edson Nieto Ramirez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors, approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, and uses model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Mitsue Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maida Talens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, Talens is a registered nurse and has roles involving case management and transplant coordination. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-enabled solutions.

Nancy Michael is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at Crown Capital Securities, First American Investments, and First American Management prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Alexander Velto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Velto serves as CEO of the Sunny Brown Foundation, which provides scholarships, and is a board member and treasurer of the Keala O Wailea Homeowners Association in Maui, Hawaii. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets activities.

Peter Paik is a CFP® professional at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a technology firm, Moniak Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Cory Justus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he spent 12 years at Azusa Pacific University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.