Cynthia Moreno is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent Mary Kay beauty consultant and serves on committees at two Christian fellowship organizations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Patricia Howard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and has over six years of experience with Gary D Nelson Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small coaching practice through SWT Enterprises, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs such as Divorce Planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Tom Valcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jung Min Chun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Chun worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and First Republic Securities, among other financial institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Thomas Hobbs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ashley Cecala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Ashley took a one-year professional hiatus before returning to the financial sector. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Mary Bui is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her position as secretary and tax preparer at Wise Financial Solutions. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Shemirel Guzman Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has held various roles in both service and management sectors. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Cesar Delgado Hinojos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at notable firms including Bank of America, Merrill, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes unique regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC for six years and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2012. 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 and access to third-party asset management, utilizing a broad platform supported by research and technology tools.

Maria Chueh is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes over three decades at Pruco Securities, LLC and more than two decades with Prudential Insurance Company of America. She continues to receive residual commissions from individual and group medical policies with Blue Shield of California and Anthem/Elevance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Christopher Anderson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has also worked at MEA Wealth Advisors and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in managing administrative services for MEA Wealth Advisors and owns a produce orchard business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of investment programs and access to third-party managers, supporting advisors in constructing customized portfolio strategies.

Alice Roe Urata is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also active as a health insurance agent providing non-sponsored health insurance solutions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Adriane Joya is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Elaine Sarnoff is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Torrance, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Neuberger Berman BD LLC, and she worked with the In-Home Supportive Services Program for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Christopher Arnaldo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology and software business, DealersGear, assisting with client relationships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sean Payne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Payne serves as a board member emeritus for the Los Alamitos Education Foundation and is an active board member of Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Austin Arata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that partners with advisors like Austin to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.