John Mishima is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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. The firm focuses on delivering non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

James Mc Elroy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held roles at Grove Point Advisors, Diversified Securities, and Grove Point Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in horse training and racing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Raymond Fong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Nicalis Inc. for six years and was self-employed at Renown Auto Style Inc. for eight years. 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 programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dylan Lara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Buena Park, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMC Bank NA and was involved with Stinkin Crawfish. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Carole Ann Nero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes.

Daryl Riley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches fitness as a part-time instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Christina Parushev is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in elder care, providing in-home caregiving for her elderly mother through the Orange County IHSS Public Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to develop financial plans.

Thomas Raguse is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with both OSAIC and Liberty Capital Management since the mid-1990s. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business consulting related to insurance policy reviews and managing technology infrastructure for Liberty Capital Management. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside multiple advisory platforms.

John Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Robert Half and spent time at Auburn University for both employment and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Diane Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of Georgia, and the University of Denver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and provides model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peggy Pinkerton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James Financial Services. Pinkerton has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models as part of its advisory process.

Jared Snyder is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Brea, California, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of finance, he officiates basketball games for the NCAA and other amateur leagues. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operations.

Matthew Montegani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Rizzo Financial Group and held positions at Costco Wholesale, Arizona State University, Jamba Juice, and Servite High School. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brandon Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year. His background also includes roles at California State University Long Beach and Virginia Country Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Aida Arreguin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Ameriprise, and currently serves as a Wealth Management Associate at Husami & Associates, which provides accounting, tax, and financial services to family-owned and privately held businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jaci Iannello is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Her career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and other firms dating back to 2014. She serves as a Member at Large on the homeowners association board of Village Townhomes, where she is involved in communication and project management. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Richard Armento is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a background that includes long-term roles at Washington Square Securities, DMA Insurance Services Inc., and Annelor Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Armento serves as president of several insurance-related businesses that focus on property and casualty insurance and support independent insurance agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, and supports a multi-platform, complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and third-party partnerships.

Tae Kim is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. for 22 years prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the County of Orange Auditor Controller’s office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and co-owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following long tenures at FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.