Gustavo Rodriguez Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients navigate financial challenges by utilizing Merrill's wealth planning approach to identify and pursue their financial goals. His expertise includes retirement income planning, educational funding, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Gustavo holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Fluent in English and Spanish, he serves in professional organizations such as the Inland Empire HOLA Chapter, Rotary International's Lake Elsinore Chapter, and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Outside of his professional work, Gustavo is involved with Rotary International and The Elks. He lives in Lake Elsinore, CA with his wife Diana, daughter Luciana, son Sebastian, and their dog Rocky. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities.

Nguyen Vu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Mc Sparran is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murrieta, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in the automotive collision repair industry for over two decades and had a period of retirement from 2018 to 2022. She is also associated with COMPASS ROYAL MANAGEMENT LLC, an oil drilling company based in Addison, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dana Baik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Jackson National Life Distributors LLC and Westgate Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, Baik serves as CFO and member of New England Eco Wash, LLC, a company involved in industrial cleaning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Victor Collins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Edward Jones from 2003 to 2017 before joining Raymond James in 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Joshua Goldsmith is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial and leading Goldsmith Financial Corp since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Temecula, CA. Outside of his advisory work, he has entrepreneurial involvement in apparel sales through his home-based business, Poker Gods, and occasional employment as an Uber driver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven strategies.

Ron Benoit Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following a ten-year tenure at Merrill. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Felix Torres is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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.

Christopher Barbata is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Temecula, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers these services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Michael Cruz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Marcelino Talavera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years at Pala Casino Spa Resort. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors while clients retain decision-making authority.

Cheryl Stutler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Menifee, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Mair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, U.S. Bank, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Dylan Edwards is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research and as a self-employed advisor since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent insurance agent with Presidio Life LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms and incorporates both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Carlos Benites is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in long-term, consultative, and goals-based wealth management strategies. He provides integrated and customized services to a select group of high net worth families and business owners, including discretionary portfolio management, stock-option analysis, retirement planning, concentrated equity position strategies, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer strategies. Carlos serves both domestic and international clients, helping them navigate complex financial needs with tailored solutions. Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Nuclear Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated with honors and played soccer. He also earned an MBA from American University’s Kogod School of Business, graduating as a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Carlos is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Outside of his professional work, Carlos is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys coaching and resides in Boca Raton with his wife and four children. He participates in community activities through Habitat for Humanity and the Naval Academy Alumni Foundation. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Hart serves on the board of The Baptist Foundation of California, where he participates in decisions on church financing and policy matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored planning and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Michelle Navarro is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Michelle emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to develop wealth plans built around clients' priorities and helping them adjust to inevitable changes. Michelle brings a personal connection to her work, having grown up in a household that struggled with money management. Motivated by these experiences, she built a career in finance to understand banking, saving, and investing. As a Better Money Habits® educator, she has taught financial literacy in local schools and applies this passion to her relationships with clients. As a wife and mother of three, she understands the importance of planning for loved ones and assists individuals, families, and business owners with retirement planning, saving for homes or children's education, investing, and estate planning. Michelle holds a High School Diploma from West Valley High School and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In her personal time, she enjoys baseball, cooking, football, genealogy, music, painting, reading, spending time with her family, swimming, and watching movies.

Rohaib Hamid is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2019. Rohaib focuses on providing client-centric service and emphasizes goals-based financial planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Rohaib draws on his personal experience as a family person to partner with clients in creating personalized financial roadmaps aligned with their aspirations and family security. Outside of his professional work, Rohaib has interests in board games, cars, comedy, music, and pets.

Shawn Carvalho is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000, including its bank division since 2005, and briefly worked at TD Ameritrade in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining centralized custody and advisory services with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment access.

Jamie Stairs is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.