Modesty Briggs is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and has been involved with Mirrau Events, an event planning and décor business, since 2010. Prior to her current role, she was affiliated with the Crenshaw Church of Christ for three years. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, with a distinctive tiered wrap fee structure and ongoing oversight of manager selection.

Karen Chang is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. She partners with clients and their families to create and implement personalized financial plans, focusing on engagement and involvement in their financial journeys. Her approach aims to develop plans that provide confidence and peace of mind regarding clients' most important financial matters. Karen has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2018 to 2023 and as a Branch Manager at Scottrade from 2001 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial consultation and planning.

Hsin Yen Neilon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Neilon has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Garrett Earls is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school football official with the Foothill-Citrus Football Officials Association and is a board member of the OCS Foundation, which provides scholarships to families in need. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Joanna Correa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. She focuses on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities to design, implement, and review customized approaches aimed at pursuing their personal financial goals while managing investment risk. Joanna leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Joanna holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in both Korean and English. Joanna is actively involved in her community and professional organizations, including participation in the Irvine Chamber of Commerce. Her volunteer work includes supporting groups such as Boxes of Love, Dalit Freedom Network, St. Jude, Susan G. Komen, and the Youth Action Team.

Shiqing Deng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Deng worked for Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a variety of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Donny Takemoto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Takemoto is also licensed to sell life, long-term care, and health insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Jin Kim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Fidelity Investments. Additionally, he has experience running a translation business, Kim Translation's. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mena Eskander is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Kristin Brkich is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JMB Financial Managers, Inc. since 1992, where she currently serves as Corporate Treasurer. Outside of her advisory role, she is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Servite High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a wide range of investment options and program structures.

Brittany Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017, including a position at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC prior to her current role. Taylor took a one-year break as a stay-at-home mom between 2016 and 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Herbert Medrano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship providing property maintenance services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a mix of model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Wendy Wei is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs involved in real estate activities in California and Nevada. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Tomlinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of areas including legacy planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel works closely with individuals, couples, and businesses to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and draws on his background as a former Marine to build strong, trust-based relationships with clients. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and collaborating with them to navigate financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing baseball. He also actively participates in his community through volunteering, reflecting his commitment to service both personally and professionally.

Steve Kang is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Keys is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an accounting practice and serves as Director and Treasurer for Friends of the Sea Lions Inc., a marine mammal rescue organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering access to multiple third-party asset managers and tailored advisory programs.

Isaac Diaz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he was employed at In-N-Out Burger for three years. 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. The firm operates within a broader broker-dealer and banking organization and offers access to a diverse range of products through its unique regulatory registrations.

Joshua Goeppner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Matthew Kriege is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Business Incentive Solutions and Philz Coffee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Shiela Imperial is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2012. 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. The firm delivers these services through Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.