Kile Clawson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and E*Trade Securities, as well as work outside the industry at Full Barrel Home Services and McDonald’s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012, he was involved with Number One Coffee (also known as Banh Mi So 1) from 2016 to 2019. 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 recommendations.

Gabriela Rubio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. Her work history includes 13 years at RBC Capital Markets and recent roles at The Blackmont Group and Creative Financial Designs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory services.

Kim Lam Long is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Vijay Kumar is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years and has operated Kumar Financial Services since 1986. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of directors for the Hindu Society of the Inland Empire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Michael Conway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Think Next, H. Beck, Inc., and Diversified Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with a non-variable insurance business and has outside employment unrelated to investments. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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.

Peter Holliday is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple Edelman-affiliated firms since 2014. He is based in Costa Mesa, CA. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Christian Lopez Alavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. Christian's areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He received a High School Diploma from Indian River High School and attended Delaware Tech without earning a degree. Christian is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is involved in his community through organizations such as Food Bank, Hola LA, Hope through Housing, and his church. Outside of work, Christian's interests include boxing, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Andre Burns is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brea, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HP Communications Inc and Northern Arizona University before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not include implementation within its planning service.

Annie Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she coordinates projects and writes a column for a web-based automotive magazine. 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 and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joo Yong Park is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in tax preparation and accounting through his involvement with Fire Tax Consulting since 2021. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he was associated with JC Sky Inc for five years. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Steve Rincand is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Civil Financial Services and NY Life Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a line cook for Food Fighters 4 All and is the founder of Imagine Photographic, a portrait and event photography business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Felicia Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seal Beach, CA, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wingstop Restaurants and time spent in homemaking. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Bo Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Yunnan Aibi Agricultural Technology, LLC, and Very Investment Group Inc. 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. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Mary Huang is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, with notable involvement in insurance and trust services.

Jodi Estrada is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006 and was previously employed at Merrill from 2003 to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning backed by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Andy Na is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Ameriprise Financial, and Professional Advisors Group. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Santa Ana, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers access to a broad range of products through its affiliation with J.P. Morgan’s broader financial organization.

Edgar Flores is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Footlocker. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Troy Linaker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors.