James Swanson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2014, including his current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Wally Luciano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

John Meinert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent four years with Edward Jones. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Darren Kington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cypress, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 1994 and also operates Kington & Associates, established in 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through The Kington Group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, with account management primarily delivered by investment adviser representatives who may utilize model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, or customized strategies.

Johan Kim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge International Advisory Group and Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Marquis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and AXA Advisors, LLC. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ronald Morales is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Anaheim, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica 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 accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure alongside ongoing manager oversight.

Victoria Catanese is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she provides guidance and support to clients by understanding their unique financial goals and partnering with them to develop personalized strategies. She has been in this role since 2025. Prior to her current position, Victoria worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025, and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. Her career began at JP Morgan Chase, where she was a Relationship Banker from 2019 to 2022. Victoria holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Victoria enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, solving puzzles, reading, and traveling.

Stephen Blanchard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thuy Bui is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as at Wamu Investments Inc. since 2009. From 2021 to 2024, she was affiliated with Thuy Miller. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework for recommending strategies.

Jonathan Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

James Morner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In this role, James collaborates closely with affluent families and business owners to develop customized financial strategies that align with their specific goals and needs. With 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, James joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007, following his tenure at Oppenheimer & Co. in New York. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach. James focuses on a range of client areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, education planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, James engages in various personal interests such as baseball, basketball, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Joseph McGrath is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions in various non-financial organizations, including Sierra Produce and IATSE Local 504, and was involved with Xcel Baseball and Softball as well as Tom Hicks Baseball Camps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Daniel Mc Elderry is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been involved with Cam Caddie since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Pedro Ureno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with SchoolsFirst FCU since 2015, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2019, and joined LPL Financial in 2022. 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 portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Travis Jon Barr is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following tenures at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Barr owns and writes an automotive blog called Cars & Characters and coaches volleyball privately and as an assistant at Saddleback Volleyball Club. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Victor Truong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Merrill and Bank of America. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a doggy day care business on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James Froelich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with several years of professional experience including multiple periods at Morgan Stanley since 2023. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry at DeLaveaga Golf Course and UC Santa Cruz. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analytical models.

Jarod Garza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. and FedEx. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analysis.

Josiah Ball is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Western International Securities, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and SagePoint Financial, among others. He also serves as a non-variable insurance agent for Sphera Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.