Michael Tiedemann is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at East West Bank, CTBC Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, 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.

Charles Hung is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wamu Investments, and Redwood Securities Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Christopher Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez works as an independent contractor for Uber and operates an Amway e-commerce business. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Travis Knutson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He also operates a business under the name TK Wealth Management. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by an extensive platform of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Craig Fein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kile Clawson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and E*Trade Securities, as well as work outside the industry at Full Barrel Home Services and McDonald’s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Chase Investment Services Corp., and operated a coffee business called Number One Coffee (Banh Mi So 1). J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Gabriela Rubio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. Her work history includes 13 years at RBC Capital Markets and recent roles at The Blackmont Group and Creative Financial Designs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory services.

Alejandro Acosta is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kim Lam Long is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Vijay Kumar is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years and has operated Kumar Financial Services since 1986. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of directors for the Hindu Society of the Inland Empire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

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.

Joseph Byun is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS, City National Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to registered investment companies, use of AI and algorithmic methods, and registration as a commodity pool operator.

Annie Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she coordinates projects and writes a column for a web-based automotive magazine. 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 provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joo Yong Park is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in tax preparation and accounting through his involvement with Fire Tax Consulting since 2021. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he was associated with JC Sky Inc for five years. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

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.