Shutong Chen is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. Chen holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2023. Prior roles include positions at Cathay Bank, Hsu Yao Tuang & Chiang CPA, and several educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephen Rhorer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at SPX Corporation for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a co-owner of a real estate holding LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices, managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Esmeralda Almazan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and has previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, Murphy Financial Services, and other firms. Outside of advising, she is involved as a paraplanner with OWD LLC, where she assists with research, report preparation, compliance checks, data management, and administrative support. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Veyette is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic Wealth in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, long-term care, and disability products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, third-party money managers, and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Kevin Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empirikal Partners LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, INC., among others. He has also operated as a sole proprietor and insurance agent since 2016. LPL Enterprise, LLC 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 financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hai Phan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Stockton, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Flores is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at MWA Financial Services and Modern Woodmen of America. Flores serves on the Board of Directors for Unidos Por CHOC, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations.

Andrei Bobleaga is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Bonus Birdie Golf from 2023 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s process involves quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework, offering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Mcquilkin is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is a principal owner of two wealth management firms based in Orange, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Kirk Hunter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Alamitos, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cetera, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Hunter is involved with Williams Tax & Financial Services, where he prepares client documents. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dorian Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 17 years at the firm. He has three years of industry experience. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nick Milazzo is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. He previously led The Nick A Milazzo Group for nine years and has held roles with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Milazzo is also active in insurance sales alongside his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad range of financial services beyond advisory functions.

Ross Pake is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a personal trust and is president and owner of Legacy Wealth Planning, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Rita Moreno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and works in Seal Beach, 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Joe Esparza is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Esparza has referred clients to insurance brokers as part of the Prudential Pathways program. 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 utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Lisa Castillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jake Orr is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and the University of Oklahoma in various roles. 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 provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Sloan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has longstanding ties to Crane and Associates, where he serves as Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer. His other business activities include providing fixed insurance products such as life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Kristy Hernandez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in photography as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.