Randolph Schroeder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anaheim Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Hickman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, as well as brief tenures at Wells Fargo Corp and US Bank. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement planning, delivering personalized reports through a centralized consulting team.

Jeff Gonzales is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various affiliates of Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Juan Ortiz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. There are no notable outside activities reported. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Jennifer Toney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Toney holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing an investment property in Mammoth Lakes, California. 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 uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Christian Frost is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2010. Christian works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model strategies.

Christina Bennett is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tustin, CA. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and also works with Door Dash in a delivery service role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a large national network of investment adviser representatives.

Moses Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it holds distinctive roles such as a commodity pool operator registration and advisory functions for multiple registered investment companies.

Lisa Lighthipe Hinz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Crown Capital Securities, LP for 21 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Cesar Chavez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he works as a music booking manager, coordinating live performances for various events. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Gaytan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a business utilizing residential property for Airbnb rentals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Oscar Harrison II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been associated with Fremont Bank since 2013. Harrison also managed Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC from 2013 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research.

Lewis Le is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fountain Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 15 years. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and other managers, integrated within Bank of America’s wider corporate platform.

Lisa Chapman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation and chairs its Finance Committee, in addition to mentoring at-risk youth through Operation Jump Start in Long Beach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Adriana Soto is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, she has been with Raymond James since 2022. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting, with a focus on municipal work and public finance.

Ralph Occhino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1988 and leads Ralph Occhino Inc., a support company unrelated to investment activities. Outside his advisory work, he is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through detailed client interviews and risk assessments.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Luca Gandolfi is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Brea, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Provident Savings Bank and involvement with educational institutions and family business ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its regulatory registrations and use of advanced technologies in investment processes.

Jaime Garcia is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively in financial and tax advisory roles, including long tenures at Avantax and Investax-related firms. Garcia serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and providing access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Jowdy is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024 and previously spent 23 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a restaurant business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.