Richard Felling Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax and accounting services business as a CPA and serves as co-trustee and successor trustee for family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Frank Ortiz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Behdod Vaghefi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for friends, assisting them with financial matters if they become incapacitated. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Bruce Lien is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Brea, CA. He has three years of industry experience and has worked previously at American Fidelity and Randstad Holding. Outside of financial advising, he operates a laundry and dry cleaning business as a sole proprietor. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated planning and managed-account option called WealthPlan, while maintaining separate services.

Jennifer Broemeling is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, she spent 12 years with U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Loving Hearts Center, a non-investment business, and is involved with The Venusian Mt Shasta. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lupita Duenas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and J.P. Morgan Chase. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment process.

Sapphira Chow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. Her background includes positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and East West Bank. Outside of finance, she is a licensed real estate agent and part-owner of a dog daycare and boarding business, Family Paws Resort LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios and third-party manager options.

Chunyi Lei is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2016, Lei established AJ4properties, LLC, where they continue to be involved. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its recommendations.

Shane Gold is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

David Shin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Klk Capital Management, and M.S. Howells & Co. He holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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’s integrated model combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

John Hawkins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Crown Capital Securities since 2002 and joined LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management options.

Tasia Sevilla is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Primerica Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Prudential, among others. She is also affiliated with Aris Solutions' Veteran Program and The Blue Ridge Academy. In addition to her financial advisory work, she receives non-investment compensation related to mortgage loan sales and home security referrals through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodial services, serving nearly 3,700 advisors and overseeing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Johnny Hong is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Hong is involved in providing health insurance and mortgage services through related business activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Denny Tang is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and spent six years at Seafood Cove prior to that. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutions.

Konstantinos Gregory is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jamie Harwood is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Harwood serves as Vice President of the Chino Youth Museum, where he participates in meetings and fundraising activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and tax-efficient overlay services.

Craig Truman is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with OSAIC since 1995 and Liberty Capital Management since 1997. In addition to his advisory roles, he is president of CMT Financial and Insurance Services, Inc., providing financial advice to clients, and is involved in life, annuity, and health insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios incorporating various asset classes, while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Melissa Bergeron is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Liberty Capital Strategists, and Primary Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and emphasizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Leslie Flores is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2007. Outside of her financial career, she is co-owner of D&D Barber & Beauty LLC, where she is involved in managing payroll and staffing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and employs research and analytics to evaluate investment options.