Lilia Hernandez is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and LPL Financial. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, along with brokerage execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

James Ott is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Yucaipa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Signator Investors, Inc. and OSAIC, followed by roles at Elevare Advisors and Warmen & James Private Wealth, where he is a co-owner. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and discretionary model portfolios while acting as a back-office provider for affiliated advisors.

Laura Ayon is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for Paparazzi Accessories, a business selling jewelry and hair accessories. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Miguel Marin is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Juan Medina Luna is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo and Centaurus Financial. Medina Luna is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Asegure Su Legado, a consulting services firm. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based solutions through its network of 477 independent investment advisors.

Scott Meinert is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also an agent at Agia, where he offers non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm provides discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Scott Carlin is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2018 and previously spent 24 years with Legend Equities Corporation, among other roles. Carlin also owns and operates Carlin Insurance Agency, a business focused on insurance sales and services. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services, including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

La Tanya Harris is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2017, she worked at Advised Assets Group, LLC and Michaels. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a part-time faculty member at Long Beach City College, where she develops curriculum and teaches management courses focused on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver investment solutions, often operating in a non-discretionary capacity with client authorization for trades.

Amanda Smithberg Urban is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Riverside, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial before joining Ameriprise in 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through comprehensive recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm's approach combines proprietary research and third-party data, emphasizing tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients approaching or in retirement.

Mike Mc Coy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Arturo Centeno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a rental property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Travis Bartsch is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a fixed insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing tools like asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Damian Lozano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and also operates a family-owned tax preparation service. Lozano has experience in education-related roles at various school districts and colleges in the San Bernardino area. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Jorge Caceres is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, with prior experience at Live Nation Entertainment. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Arlette Oberg is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2001, serving in her current role since 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Carruthers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of H.M. Bradley Properties, LLC, where she manages mineral interests and related administrative responsibilities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Danny Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and various strategic investment options.

Aaron Handfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones, J.P. Morgan Securities, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Schools First Federal Credit Union, where he continues to maintain a role. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kenneth Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Riverside, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His background includes roles in investment-related sales as well as non-investment business activities connected to home security and loan product referrals. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates with a large network of advisors and utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Damon Hopkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Scottrade from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.