Vera Daikovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Antonios Lee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously was with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency for a combined 33 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental real estate through several partnerships. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Peggy Tong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal process for alternative investments.

Henry Nielsen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and the United States Postal Service. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering advisory services through a large network of advisors and model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Brian Chan is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Brian operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering brokerage and advisory services across various account programs and utilizes a broad affiliate network to support its offerings.

Jennifer Wolfslau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Morgan Stanley entities since 2016. Her background includes a year at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and four years at Chapman University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques in its planning process, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Edward Cho is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He focuses on collaborating with clients to align their investment portfolios with their specific goals, regularly reviewing plans to address asset preservation, income generation, and tax-efficient investing. Edward's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2018, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors from 2002 to 2003. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gabriel Ayala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2005 and previously at Essex National Securities, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisers and various financial products.

Connie Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hui Kim is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Cuong Le is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, along with prior experience at Mr. Cooper, Bank of America, Essex National Securities, UBS Financial Services, and Wamu Investments. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Khaled Younes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the City of La Habra and Kay Jewelers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from retail and institutional offerings to private funds and principal trading activities.

Josiah Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Lakewood, CA. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Primerica. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked at In-N-Out Burger and studied at California State University of Long Beach. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative analysis supported by a centralized due diligence team and may incorporate ESG considerations.

Dylan Bright is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at SCRE Financing Corp and Fidelity Bancorp Funding. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance producer and a loan originator involved in loan intake and processing. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, and high-net-worth investors through a large multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Austin Kennedy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the author of a fictional adventure book titled *The Wendals*. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Benjamin Angotti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at Chapman University and Coach, among other organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Daniel Lopez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2008 in various roles, including multiple positions within J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Byron Holmes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Gilliland Jr. is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 26 years at Western International Securities, Inc. He also maintains a role as a 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large advisor network.

Steven Lott is a financial advisor with Merrill in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and a brief role at Anda's Wellness. Merrill, along 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 provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.