Daniel Lopez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Byron Holmes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Gilliland Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2025, following a 26-year tenure at Western International Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by extensive research and a variety of investment strategies.

James Hanna is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He is also involved in property and casualty insurance in Oak Hills, California. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Sandy Hernandez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as an operations associate in retail at Crate & Barrel in Seal Beach, CA. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leandro Tsai is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2018 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides its services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Stephen Sullaway is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has worked within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Bryan Banning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models.

Soonhee Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Cho worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors since 2021. Outside of advisory work, Cho serves as president of an insurance sales business focused on United Healthcare products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Patrick Lane is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. He is based in Long Beach, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Lane owns a rental property business in Evansville, IN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Myriam Padilla is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2009. She is also a 50% owner of Padilla & Hofland Financial Services, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored advice and implementation support through a variety of account types and affiliated resources.

Jeremiah Nelson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial since 2021 and prior experience with Heritage Oak Private Education from 2015 to 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics. The firm offers these planning services separately from portfolio management and supports periodic review and updates through its network of advisors.

Christopher Cataldi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Metropolitan Life. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver these services, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.

Jesus Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management primarily to non-institutional clients.

Miguel Rodriguez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Vicente Funes is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, The Myers Law Group, and Costco Wholesale Corporation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Hector Amezcua is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America, where he has worked since 2014. He participates in privately buying and selling land with friends in Southern California outside of his advisory role. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies with Bank of America’s broader platform.

Diana Vasquez is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Tax Specialist at H&R Block and as a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab. Diana holds a California Insurance License. Her professional focus involves understanding clients' specific financial and retirement goals to develop tailored plans aimed at providing financial peace of mind. Outside of her professional work, Diana enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, and traveling, as well as engaging in puzzles.

Sammie Kothari Peng is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner of the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2000 and focuses on working closely with clients to deliver comprehensive wealth planning strategies and investment advice geared towards achieving their financial goals. Sammie's expertise includes wealth management planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, global asset allocation, charitable giving, and higher education savings. She serves a diverse client base including women seeking financial direction, business owners, professionals, and retirees. Sammie holds multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® certifications. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Active in her community, Sammie is a long-time member of ALPHA, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton that supports various community organizations. She resides in Brea with her husband and their two children. In her personal time, Sammie enjoys running, yoga, reading, and during winter months, skiing and snowboarding with her family.

Vi Houang is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and also operates Crane and Associates, a financial services business. Outside of finance, she is involved in coaching and refereeing youth basketball through her ownership of Play the Whistle, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.