Binh Tran 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 since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner managing an online succulent 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jorge Chavez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase bank. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Cindy Havenhill is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Brea, CA, and has 36 years of industry experience, including over 31 years at LPL Financial. Her background includes operating businesses related to wealth and risk management under her own name, serving clients within the LPL framework. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Peters is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and was previously associated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Peters owns and operates a fly fishing guide service and teaches hunter education and safety for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing firm-provided investment tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Jose Quintanilla is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Quintanilla serves on the boards of several local organizations, including the Rose Park Neighborhood Association and the Rotary Club of Signal Hill, where he has held leadership positions. Ameriprise 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. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Kurt Chen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Chen serves as president of Genuine Financial Services, a non-variable insurance business offering life and fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Victoria Job is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliated entities since 2012, with a three-year period at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alan Nakamura is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm for over three decades, providing clients with customized financial counseling tailored to their individual goals, needs, and risk tolerance. Alan's approach focuses on client goal-oriented asset management, and he specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Alan holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds additional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His commitment to service extends beyond his professional role; Alan serves on the boards of Forest Home Christian Camp and OC United and is part of the leadership team of the Merrill Christian Focus Group. Previously, he served as an elder at his local church. Residing in Yorba Linda with his wife Sharon, Alan enjoys spending time with their four children and three grandchildren. His personal interests include golfing, soccer, and traveling.

Diana Shoemaker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offers services including tailored estate planning and employer-based financial plans.

Hongjian Zeng is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and has experience with Harmony Investment and Management LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory services with active product sales.

William Rodgers is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure with Avantax Advisory Services and its affiliated firms, as well as operating the William Rodgers Company, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. He also serves as successor trustee for several family trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over 10,000 advisors managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Alyson Stark is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pearson and NEXT Trucking. Stark also operated Stark Wealth Management briefly in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Javier Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Centaurus Financial, Inc. His outside activities include serving as president of Concourse Financial Group and First Protective Insurance Group, as well as working as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, offering a range of customizable investment solutions across multiple platforms.

Gary Hall is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Pamela Villarreal is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities from 2011 to 2025, and she has operated Pamela Villarreal Consulting since 1992. Besides her advisory work, she owns and operates Pamela Villarreal & Associates, providing tax preparation and business consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a range of portfolio management options, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Scarlette Zar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Merrill for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Philip Rubia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, Wescom Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Emon Stevenson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Stevenson worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including academic positions at California State University-Long Beach and Fullerton College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Clay Morris is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. Based in Seal Beach, CA, he also serves as a notary public for clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Herbert Padilla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Montebello, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of HPadilla, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and select 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 for its advisory services.