Larry Aguayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Melissa To is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. To holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Barrett Jackson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, as well as holding designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Barrett partners with the NCD Group at Merrill Lynch, focusing on delivering customized wealth planning solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerances, time horizons, liquidity needs, overall investment goals, and associated costs. Barrett graduated from the California State University system with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Business-Finance and minoring in Economics. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He is affiliated with the professional organization Western Hills Country Club and is involved in the community through groups such as the 26.2 Club. Outside of his professional work, Barrett enjoys participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, golfing, running marathons, skiing, wood working, and spending time with his family. He resides in La Habra with his wife, Darlene, and their two daughters. They engage in volunteering and community service through churches and various running organizations.

Nicklaus Peterson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Suzanne Chai is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs with oversight and sub-adviser delegation.

Joe Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., FSC, and OSAIC, and has owned a 401(k) administration business since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Cau Min Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Mark MacLachlan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to implement investment strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and transferring their wealth. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative Intern, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2020. His experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting. Mark holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness and traveling.

Dawn Strachan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her career includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Summit Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owns a financial analysis practice that assists individuals and couples with understanding the financial aspects of divorce settlements. Strachan also serves as treasurer for Collaborative Practice California, a statewide organization focused on collaborative divorce. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account strategies, supported by a complex affiliate network and a wide range of product offerings.

Kevin Ta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and supported by J.P. Morgan’s broader investment-management resources.

Stephen Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fountain Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citicorp Investment Services before joining Linsco Private Ledger, where he has been since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business focused on whole life, universal life, and term insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Ty Ospring is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Osaic and Capital Resources since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Costco and Compulocks Brands, as well as a six-year period at Cal State Fullerton University. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform and employs a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

John Elliott is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Huntington Beach, CA with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience working in retail and food service industries. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes quantitative and qualitative due diligence supported by centralized research and incorporates ESG frameworks where applicable.

Yun Bai is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. Bai holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at institutions including Citigroup, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America. Bai is based in City of Industry, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party strategies.

Lacey Rivello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in personal training at F45 and had roles at Lululemon, Naturalena, and TruBru Organic Coffee. Outside of her advisory duties, she continues to work as a personal trainer for group fitness classes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides annual planning advice and written Recommendation Reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hector Ruiz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Fidelity and its affiliates since 2013. Prior to that, he held positions at John Hancock Distributors and UBS Financial Services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jonathan Izquierdo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and positions in higher education. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he streams on Twitch and has participated in a one-time game test with Microsoft. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Pengnian Chu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 16 years with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2024, following a long tenure at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. In addition to his advisory role, Murphy is a partner in a CPA firm and serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Haynes Fund and the Orange Catholic Foundation. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a variety of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.