James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC for six years and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing a broad platform supported by research and technology tools.

Donna Wegmann is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009, following prior roles at Banc of America Investment Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Adriane Joya is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Qiming Liang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022, he worked at NYLife Securities LLC and Hainan Shengda Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with an emphasis on non-discretionary client decision-making.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography through a business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Christopher Arnaldo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology and software business, DealersGear, assisting with client relationships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ohan Chorekchyan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years each. Chorekchyan holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and research resources while maintaining primarily non-discretionary relationships with clients.

Connie Rodriguez Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she founded a professional networking group focused on supporting and educating local women professionals. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Erica White is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, having previously spent seven years at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations.

Jonathan Goldstone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive planning menu and integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products.

Michael Hou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. Charles Schwab 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a range of multi-asset investment solutions.

Shih Liu is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Upland, CA, and has four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Cervantes is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, having previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Dena Izumigawa is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. She previously worked at Ameriprise from 2006 to 2012. 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 financial planning and asset management services, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Dominic Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch/BOA, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the U.S. Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Tom Aguilera Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 15 years and has been affiliated with SchoolsFirst FCU since 2000. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools for operational support.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors, where he worked for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment products.