Pedro Alaniz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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 recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Gursharanjit Dhanjal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tram Anh Trieu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Trieu worked at Bank of America and has held various roles including positions at the University of California Irvine and Amazon Inc. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amanda Mercier serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Brea, CA investor center. In this role, she leads a team of financial professionals, focusing on building a culture of trust for clients and associates to enhance service delivery throughout Southern California. Her career in financial services began in 2009 as a Financial Planner at Pacific Capital Resource Group. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2010, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Senior Relationship Manager, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2021. Amanda holds a California Insurance License.

Jason Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at American Marine Corporation and served as a captain operating company vessels for Harbor Breeze Cruises. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored retirement recommendations.

Basheer Husami is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors, along with operating Husami & Associates since 2009. He serves as a successor trustee for a non-family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm provides a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, catering to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

David Krake is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Brea, California. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, David has worked with families and business owners to help them navigate financial challenges and pursue their goals with an appropriate level of risk. His practice areas include family wealth management, corporate benefits, retirement income planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), which support his work in corporate retirement plans and exit planning. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing, graduating summa cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Board, the National Association of Plan Advisors, the Exit Planning Institute, and Kingdom Advisors. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, David maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Active in his community, David serves as an elder at The Church at Green Hills and chairs the Whittier Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He volunteers with Imagine Whittier, a mentoring program for families transitioning out of homelessness, and participates in other local organizations such as Whittier CBMC and the Whittier Consortium on Homelessness. David lives in Whittier, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, singing, and writing.

Nick Gomes is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He focuses on helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions by simplifying complex topics and creating clear strategies that align with their priorities. Prior to his current role, Nick accumulated experience in various positions within the financial sector, including Service Advisor at Hawekotte Financial Group (2024-2025), Associate Trader at Ritholtz Wealth Management (2022-2023), Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley (2021-2022), and Institutional Trading Specialist at TD Ameritrade (2018-2021). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nick has personal interests in concerts, cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and music.

Rebecca Picazo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Truong Thieu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP, and has been affiliated with Wescom Financial Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Thieu Chainz LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Sean Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked 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, delivering 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Jiang He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He previously worked at CITIC Securities Company Limited for ten years and has experience with Yola Transocean Inc. and Waaallet LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Daniel Romero is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 1998, totaling 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orange, California. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales and receives commissions from prepaid legal services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and multiple investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Mohamed Aboulwafa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jessi Beach is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. She serves on the board of the Wescom Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Douglas Rowan is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and previously was affiliated with Quantum Econometrics, LLC and the University of Southern California. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of the Friendly Hills Country Club and owns D & R Asset Management, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to affiliated and third-party managers through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the restaurant industry, including roles at Gen Korean BBQ House and Ohana Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeled outcome estimates.

Inhee Carter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple health insurance providers for nearly two decades and operates an independent insurance brokerage focusing on health, dental, and disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Monica Cardenas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, LPL Research, and various technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Malik Mallory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has three years of experience with LPL Financial. Mallory serves as a board member of the Hope Through Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.