Joan Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994, following a year with Primerica Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering 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 an exclusively percentage-based, tiered wrap fee structure.

Michael Gomez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform recommendations.

William Anast is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Orange, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a direct insurance business working with insurance companies outside of the MassMutual system. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, ongoing financial planning engagements and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Mackenzie Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at RBC Capital Markets for five years. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory approach.

Glenn Matt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he has self-published a book on evidence for a Christian view. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers with oversight and due diligence.

Glynis Colosimo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Richard Tran is a financial advisor with Merrill in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously held roles at Dossier Liquids and Vaporholic. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Perry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial or its predecessor firm since 1984. Outside of his advisory work, he manages tax preparation services for existing clients through his wealth management group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Diane Salazar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Andrew Chou is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, OSAIC, and Centaurus Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a city councilman in Diamond Bar, CA, and manages a trading company specializing in industrial ceramic parts. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Nicholas Bero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, California State University San Bernardino, and Ventura College. 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 planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a network of more than 4,000 advisors.

Justin Cryan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2016. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in advising registered investment companies, its use of AI and systematic methodologies, and its delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Daniel Cairo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc., and National Planning Corporation. He is also the author of the investment-related book *Own Your Future*. 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 representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Amy Mei is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner of a real estate business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Travis Bovee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Ecolab Inc for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Scott Gevertz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Southland Credit Union since 2020 and was previously with Wescom Financial Services from 2015 to 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 national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, research from various sources, and advanced technologies.

Kaiping Wu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and its affiliated entities. Wu is also the owner of Consultants Of Wu Corp., a corporation providing consulting and sales services related to group and individual insurance products. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a broad range of investment options and third-party services.

Sofian Haikal is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding the CFA® charter and Series 66 registration with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Haikal is a member of the Pipeline BNI Redondo Beach membership committee, where he helps other members improve their networking skills. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Brickel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years and has been with LPL Financial and SchoolsFirst FCU since 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is a commissioned notary in the State of California. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.