Robert Linzay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates and facilitates financial education programs at his local church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Reyna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Lucille's Smokehouse and BBQ and Doordash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing proprietary research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Victoria Sierra is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. She previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is a certified yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Ma is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Cetera in 2022, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Jiaoling Cai is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously held roles at Unionbanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank from 2016 to 2019. Cai holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with client decision-making authority retained.

Manuel Chinchay is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at FSC Securities and The Advisory Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Sichen Li is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Li worked at Transglobal Advisory, Globalink Securities, and Transglobal Insurance Agency, among other firms. Li is also the CEO of Overflow Financial Management Inc., a life insurance business based in Chino, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Taras Polakoff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. His background includes roles at LPL Financial, the City of Irvine, and Premier Aquatic Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gregory Dobbs is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at HUB International for two years before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jose Ching is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monterey Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a comprehensive range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Adan Santos is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bellflower, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Avani Kothari is a Financial Advisor with the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides tailored financial advice designed to align with the values and goals of the families and individuals she serves. Avani began her career in wealth management through an intensive training program in New York City, developing a strong foundation in client-focused financial planning. She specializes in socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, as well as supporting women and clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Avani earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Economy with a concentration in Financial Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™) designations. These credentials reflect her commitment to providing in-depth, high-quality financial guidance. Outside of her professional life, Avani is a certified yoga instructor and is passionate about wellness and balance. She and her fiancé recently moved back to Southern California after living on the East Coast for three years. Avani's personal interests also include pickleball, running, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Trevor Kleineahlbrandt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 23 years. He serves on the board of directors for Lytle Creek Firing Line, a non-investment-related organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary management needs.

Jason Pugmire is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in surgical esthetics and retail, as well as involvement with the CSUN VITA program. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Nicholas Smith Sr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2018, following three years at City National Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gustavo Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with tenures spanning from 2012 to the present, and previously was associated with Stone Insurance Inc. and Independent Financial Group. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while incorporating ESG eligibility processes and centralized due diligence.

Jerry Candia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches the Monrovia High School Mountain Bike Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing various investment strategies supported by both internal and third-party research.

Samuel Martinez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of experience in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at RABco Financial, Pointwealth Capital Management, El Proyecto del Barrio, Verizon, and Ross Dress for Less. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Haissam Alrachid is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO and Secretary for No Mind Left Behind, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Raymond Siu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TD Ameritrade Inc. He is also a joint tenant on a residential property where he collects rent from an additional unit. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by multi-asset portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.