Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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.

Anahid Kyupelyan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Outside of her financial career, she works as a caregiver for the City of Los Angeles In-Home Supportive Services. 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 over $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Mujen Wu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Chun Yu Works and OFCO Industrial Co. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Wu holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. Its financial planning services utilize firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

David Luna is a financial advisor at Stifel with 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal market participants and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

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.

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.

Timothy Wong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a law corporation specializing in estate and legacy planning and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on children in Japan. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a diverse set of investment tools and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Luan Chung is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2026, he worked for 13 years at JP Morgan Chase. He also has experience with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), where he was employed for 17 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and constructing model portfolios incorporating systematic methodologies and advanced technologies such as AI.

Sam Consos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2001. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, he owns and operates SGC Private Wealth, a financial advisory business based in Pasadena, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Caitlin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a structured recommendation process supported by internal research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets.

Jeffrey Osakwe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers advisory services including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Hsiao Chi Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner of a rental property. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Roxana Solorzano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Urban Wealth Management, Allstate Financial Services, and LPL Financial. She serves as president of the Rotary Club of East Los Angeles and is involved in tax preparation through Legacy Wealth Partners. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julian Castiblanco Canon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, LP, Wescom Credit Union, Union Bank, and Bank of America. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Chih Chieh Chang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation, currently working with Charles Schwab in Arcadia, CA. He has two years of industry experience, including positions at Charles Schwab Bank and previous roles at Cox Automotive Inc. and T3 Trading Group, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Ocean Ho is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, TYWL Wealth Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Danny Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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.