Shari Knox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2009 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Harold Durbin II is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Huntington Beach, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Durbin serves as Vice President of the NAFIC Foundation, a charitable and educational organization, and is a lifetime trustee of the Concordia University Irvine Foundation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Daniel Romero is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998. Based in Orange, CA, he is also involved in independent insurance sales and receives commissions from prepaid legal services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Trevor Pitzak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His career has been entirely with JPMorgan Chase entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program emphasizes centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research within a non-discretionary framework.

Carolina Rose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to that, she held roles at SchoolsFirst FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, CUSO Financial Services, and Equitable Advisors. She also serves as Vice-President at SchoolsFirst FCU. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Mohamed Aboulwafa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America NA. 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 is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jessi Beach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Additionally, she serves as a board member for the Wescom Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and investment services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a range of portfolio programs, third-party management access, and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Douglas Rowan is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and previously was affiliated with Quantum Econometrics, LLC and the University of Southern California. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of the Friendly Hills Country Club and owns D & R Asset Management, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to affiliated and third-party managers through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the restaurant industry, including roles at Gen Korean BBQ House and Ohana Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeled outcome estimates.

Inhee Carter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple health insurance providers for nearly two decades and operates an independent insurance brokerage focusing on health, dental, and disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Monica Cardenas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, and Wells Fargo. 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 and model portfolios, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Jack Terrones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Daniel Goggins and Associates and held roles outside the financial sector at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. and Tempo Cantina. He also has a background in education, having been associated with Southern New Hampshire University and Servite High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kinley Yann is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chino Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Yann worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Mass Mutual Investors Services, Six Sigma Leadership Corp., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeffrey Kanegae is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Kanegae has an ownership interest in Kanegae Wealth Management and serves as a trustee for its associated 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to deliver detailed recommendations.

James Barr Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1997 and the broader Raymond James Financial firm since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chair of the Board for the Newport Beach DeMolay Chapter, a nonprofit focused on mentoring teen members, and acts as Trustee for a family trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored advice supported by analytical tools and maintains notable municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory consulting programs.

Paul Yim is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hacienda Heights, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an investment LLC that owns the office space shared with his wife's CPA practice. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Alex Paredes Malaga is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in investment, credit, and banking services. He joined Bank of America in 2011 and supports the financial needs of high and ultra high net worth individuals, their families, and charitable organizations. Alex specializes in family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Alex holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from the California State University System. He has earned several professional certifications, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Alex is engaged in community volunteering. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and writing. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Mark Newport is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC, joining the firm in 2023, and previously operated Mark Newport/Lori Newport and worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. He also owns a financial marketing firm, Newport Financial Concepts Inc., which focuses on networking with professionals such as doctors, CPAs, and attorneys. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Eduardo Ordorica is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for KLH Marketing Inc., a wholesaler of kitchen equipment, and is treasurer on the board of the Yorba Linda Country Club Members Golf Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a range of services that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Erika Holritz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018, as well as U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank from 2012 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.