Sergio Soto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and MUFG Union Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets through a network of more than 14,000 advisors and employs research-driven investment strategies grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

J Mattingly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience with firms including New York Life and Chocolatte Enterprises. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Mark Chew is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

William Farraj is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Farraj is also involved with Independent Capital Management, offering active money management and insurance asset protection services, as well as originating loans to assist clients with debt consolidation and refinancing. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to create diversified portfolios with stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jean Paul Afif is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of finance, he has a longstanding involvement with the Screen Actors Guild as an executive producer and actor, and he is the developer of a technology app through Star of the Sea NIL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and in collaboration with employer-based financial planning arrangements.

William Lewallen II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA. His prior work includes roles at Varis, SADA, and Microsoft Corporation. He serves as a trustee for the Lewallen Living Trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Juan Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Jennifer Ahern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2002 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 1999 to 2002. Outside of her advisory role, Ahern serves as president of the charity Opportunities for Orphans. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Boyuan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Yuko Matsuo serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yuko works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Her approach reflects a commitment to understanding each client’s unique financial situation and priorities. Yuko’s expertise includes family wealth management, international wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to tailor strategies that align with their objectives. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Yuko enjoys fishing, hiking, music, reading, singing, and spending time with her family. She also values community involvement, continuing the Merrill tradition of active participation in the communities served.

Kevin Phillip is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Pedro, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Inc and UBS Financial Services since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to support client investment strategies.

Joseph Halder is a ChFC® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firm, MML Investors Services, since 1987 and 1994 respectively. Beyond his advisory role, Halder serves on the board of directors for St. Lucy’s Priory High School, an all-girls Catholic high school. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools and also provides educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Eddie Rivera Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with an in-house due-diligence framework.

Ryan Flynn is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Edward Jones, J.P. Morgan Securities, and other firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Allison Fujimoto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jana Feathers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016, with a total of 16 years at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Lucas Hyman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he was involved with several production and entertainment companies, including A Lucas Hyman Production, Inc. and Exit 39, Inc. He also has outside employment with Unbothered, Inc. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

James Fonville Jr. is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. based in Newport Beach, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

William Bensing is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and worked at High Impact Partners for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tess Buenaventura is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.