Thomas Hobbs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Eric Hon is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and has experience as an instructor at UC Berkeley. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Ashley Cecala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Ashley took a one-year professional hiatus before returning to the financial sector. 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 range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Mary Bui is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a secretary and tax preparer for Wise Financial Solutions. 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 technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Vincent Mazzotta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Qingyu Yang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citibank and Citigroup before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2023. Yang holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Shemirel Guzman Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Hernandez worked at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2018, Hernandez also held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Pechanga Resort and Casino and Bath and Body Works. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Murayama is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pacific Educators, focusing on disability income insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Cesar Delgado Hinojos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Capstone Capital, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC for six years and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing a broad platform supported by research and technology tools.

Maria Chueh is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes over three decades at Pruco Securities, LLC and more than two decades with Prudential Insurance Company of America. She continues to receive residual commissions from individual and group medical policies with Blue Shield of California and Anthem/Elevance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Veronica Navarrete is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1997 and has served at J.P. Morgan Securities in multiple periods since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Alice Roe Urata is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also active as a health insurance agent providing non-sponsored health insurance solutions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Christopher Arnaldo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology and software business, DealersGear, assisting with client relationships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kai Kang is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation. Kang has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025 and has prior experience in securities firms and academic roles. Outside of advising, Kang was involved with BYTEMELODIES Inc. in 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, delivered either as one-time or ongoing engagements, with options to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system.

Sean Payne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Payne serves as a board member emeritus for the Los Alamitos Education Foundation and is an active board member of Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Irena Hsiao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and planning products.