Mark Thornburg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory career, he is a partner in a golf driving range business in Lewisville, Texas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment recommendations, utilizing proprietary research and tools, with an approach that integrates advisory services alongside other financial products.

Mark Givenrod is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Cerritos, CA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 15 years and has been involved with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for 20 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Henry Wu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various advisory and brokerage platforms.

Jessie Umana is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jessie worked at HADD-CO and had a nine-year tenure at El Pollo Inka. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with notable involvement in commodity pool operations and advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Audrey Hong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger since 2007, following prior roles at Citicorp Investment Services and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in selling fixed and long-term care insurance through Orange County Investment Group. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools to support advisors.

Gilberto Alvarez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2019 across Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining an integrated operational structure with a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervision and due diligence.

Eva Choi is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes internal and third-party investment models and offers strategic asset allocation with tax-aware options.

Kimberly Jaso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Kimberly is also a commissioned notary in California. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jessica Pasco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at Manire Management Inc and firms in the technology and recruitment sectors. Pasco is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers using both proprietary and third-party portfolios and tools.

Philip Fried is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buena Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including his current role since 2020. His other business activities include fiduciary services and acting as a personal representative. 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 retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Kevin Rooplall is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Sagepoint Financial, LPL Financial, CML Wealth Management, and Payden & Rygel. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance agency activities and loan origination services through Independent Capital Management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform supporting a variety of managed account programs and retirement consulting services.

Jacob Kawahara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Asset Living: Younion. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Larry Aguayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Barrett Jackson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, as well as holding designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Barrett partners with the NCD Group at Merrill Lynch, focusing on delivering customized wealth planning solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerances, time horizons, liquidity needs, overall investment goals, and associated costs. Barrett graduated from the California State University system with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Business-Finance and minoring in Economics. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He is affiliated with the professional organization Western Hills Country Club and is involved in the community through groups such as the 26.2 Club. Outside of his professional work, Barrett enjoys participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, golfing, running marathons, skiing, wood working, and spending time with his family. He resides in La Habra with his wife, Darlene, and their two daughters. They engage in volunteering and community service through churches and various running organizations.

Penney Gagne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011, with a brief tenure at RBC Capital Markets from 2011 to 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics that emphasize diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Nicklaus Peterson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Suzanne Chai is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs with oversight and sub-adviser delegation.

Joe Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., FSC, and OSAIC, and has owned a 401(k) administration business since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Cau Min Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.