Lisa Chapman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, Chapman serves on the board and finance committee of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation and mentors at-risk youth through Operation Jump Start in Long Beach, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and tailored portfolio management.

Joshua Awuma is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Awuma Capital Management LLC, where he provides investment and retirement solutions. Outside of his financial career, he manages Barney's Beanery, a restaurant in Pasadena, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment programs and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Toni Brock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Brock is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adriana Soto is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Sigma Financial Corporation prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Lee 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 Merrill, Bank of America, Guardian Life, and Waddell & Reed prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Jeffrey Cote is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Luca Gandolfi is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Brea, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Provident Savings Bank and involvement with educational institutions and family business ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its regulatory registrations and use of advanced technologies in investment processes.

Julie Le is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at D.A. Davidson & Co., AmeriHome Mortgage, and UCLA. Outside of financial advising, she is involved as a social media ambassador with SoulSociety, a program connected to SoulCycle. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Jaime Garcia is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively in financial and tax advisory roles, including long tenures at Avantax and Investax-related firms. Garcia serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and providing access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Garda, where he works as a camera surveillance and dispatch operator. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rabinder Sekhon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with several firms, including Cetera since 2009, and operates his own practice, Sekhon Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is a business analyst at LA Care, focusing on improving business processes and services in healthcare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Alice Baick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at TK Elevator for eight years before joining Edward Jones. She serves as a board member for the Wind Rivers Condominium Association in Saratoga, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and pension plans. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Duenas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual and various positions associated with the University of California, Irvine. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment company accounts. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Jason Martinez is a CFA® charterholder working with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, with eight years of industry experience. His prior firms include Pacific Edge Advisors and Romero Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peggy Neal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Chase Investment Services, RBC Securities, Essex National Securities, and Wells Fargo Investments. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with an emphasis on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.

Amy Kaufman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cypress, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Meeder Advisory Services, Cetera, Summit Brokerage Services, and First Allied Securities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a broad network of investment adviser representatives and employing various investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Conway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc., Grove Point Investments, and Diversified Securities, Inc. Conway is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions, combining advisory services with a variety of non-advisory financial products and support tools.

Chad Mc Coy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and committee board member for the Porsche Club of America Los Angeles, where he helps organize social and dining events. 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 investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jabez Rocha is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Artesia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Rocha is a co-founder and secretary of the Manzanilla Foundation, a Christian nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.