Benjamin Goldberg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Long Beach Century Club supporting athletics, participates on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and is a committee member for the City of Huntington Beach evaluating local infrastructure. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Shutong Chen is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. Chen holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2023. Prior roles include positions at Cathay Bank, Hsu Yao Tuang & Chiang CPA, and several educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephen Rhorer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at SPX Corporation for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a co-owner of a real estate holding LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices, managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Michael Veyette is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2017, following 14 years at National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Kevin Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empirikal Partners LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, INC., among others. He has also operated as a sole proprietor and insurance agent since 2016. LPL Enterprise, LLC 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrei Bobleaga is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016 and a position at Bonus Birdie Golf from 2023 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Mcquilkin is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also an owner of MCQUILKIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC and Gomberg-Mcquilkin Wealth Management, LLC, both based in Orange, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various specialized planning areas.

Kirk Hunter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Alamitos, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cetera, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Hunter is involved with Williams Tax & Financial Services, where he prepares client documents. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dorian Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 17 years at the firm. He has three years of industry experience. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nick Milazzo is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. He previously led The Nick A Milazzo Group for nine years and has held roles with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Milazzo is also active in insurance sales alongside his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad range of financial services beyond advisory functions.

Ross Pake is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly two decades at LPL Financial and a decade at Cetera Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as president and owner of Legacy Wealth Planning, Inc. and acts as a trustee for a personal trust. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Joe Esparza is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Esparza has referred clients to insurance brokers as part of the Prudential Pathways program. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Lisa Castillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, with prior experience at Merrill from 2007 to 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jake Orr is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and the University of Oklahoma in various roles. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Sloan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has longstanding ties to Crane and Associates, where he serves as Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer. His other business activities include providing fixed insurance products such as life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Ignacio Guzman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., SchoolsFirst FCU, Union Bank, TA Equipment Finance, and Lids Sports Group. He is also involved with SchoolsFirst FCU in an investment-related capacity. 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. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and technology tools.

Kim Sanchez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is the owner of Sanchez Consulting, a consulting business focused on backyard and home remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Mary Chorbagian is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial in Villa Park, CA. She has held positions at Independent Financial Group, LLC, National Planning Corporation, and has been self-employed since 1976. In addition to her advisory work, she owns Chorgagain Associates, a tax preparation and accounting service. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Min Choi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various capacities including positions at JPMC Bank NA and Amazon Prime, as well as experience in the retail and restaurant sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.