David Williamson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Net Law, and Qsciences. Outside of his advisory work, Williamson is the owner and president of Thistle California Collective. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with various operational and research tools.

David Kwak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Irvine, California. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMC Bank NA and various insurance and service companies. Kwak is also involved with Top Motion LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lawrence Ruiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Altadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also serves at the California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and manager selection.

Kristen Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles with Darci Kelley, Waddell & Reed Inc, and various insurance carriers. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, providing access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lily Kim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Fidelity since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the financial secretary for Santiago Hills Elementary School’s PTA in Irvine, California. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jimmy Hua is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining extensive scale with integrated custody and brokerage capabilities.

Kenneth Koziak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Irvine, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone financial planning services.

James Smith III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2004. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to integrate planning alongside managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Patrick Mendoza is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Western University of Health Sciences. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Valerie Bozich is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where appropriate.

Kishore Mirchandani is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years. Mirchandani serves as a board member for ADF Foods Ltd and is active in insurance-related activities, including offering various health and life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, providing a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Andrew Mason is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Twins Chiropractic. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers.

Eric Aguirre is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to senior corporate executives, business owners, and professional athletes. Eric focuses on helping clients anticipate key decision points, unify various aspects of their wealth, and implement disciplined financial decision-making. His expertise includes pre- and post-IPO strategies, 10b5-1 trading plan design and administration, stock option analysis, liquidity management, and private-business sales. He also offers a tax-sensitive approach to wealth creation, next-generation wealth transfer, and philanthropic planning. Eric began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006 and joined Merrill's advisory division in 2012. He holds several professional designations including the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Equity Plan Consultant (EPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and the Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. Eric earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona. His previous experience includes working as an equity research analyst and assisting companies with corporate equity compensation plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eric is actively involved in community organizations such as the National Center for Employee Ownership, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, and the Guillain-Barré Foundation. He resides in Carlsbad with his wife Chelsea and their two sons. In his free time, Eric enjoys coaching football and baseball teams, playing golf, and traveling to tropical destinations.

Paul Castro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, UnionBanc Investment Services, and an 11-year tenure at Caliber Picture Framing. He is involved in several business activities outside of advisory work, including an insurance agency and tax and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and supports advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Christina Chang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and related entities since 2022 and previously spent four years at East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and affiliations.

Ally Li is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, applying research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Maria Bermejo Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, together 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.

Robert Garcia Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 19 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at CUSO Financial Services and Wescom Financial Services, along with a 28-year career in the United States Navy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Hui is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with the Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and multiple mortgage companies. Michael is based in Rowland Heights, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence.

Stephanie Kikawa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Santa Ana, CA. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2026 and also has experience with JMB Financial Managers since 2023. Prior to her advisory roles, she spent six years at the Riverside County Office of Education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.