Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. 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. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Vijay Kumar is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years and has operated Kumar Financial Services since 1986. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of directors for the Hindu Society of the Inland Empire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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.

Christian Lopez Alavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. Christian's areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He received a High School Diploma from Indian River High School and attended Delaware Tech without earning a degree. Christian is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is involved in his community through organizations such as Food Bank, Hola LA, Hope through Housing, and his church. Outside of work, Christian's interests include boxing, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Andre Burns is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brea, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HP Communications Inc and Northern Arizona University before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not include implementation within its planning service.

Anahid Kyupelyan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Outside of her financial career, she works as a caregiver for the City of Los Angeles In-Home Supportive Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages over $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Mujen Wu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Chun Yu Works and OFCO Industrial Co. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Wu holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. Its financial planning services utilize firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

David Luna is a financial advisor at Stifel with 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal market participants and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Steve Rincand is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Civil Financial Services and NY Life Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a line cook for Food Fighters 4 All and is the founder of Imagine Photographic, a portrait and event photography business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Jodi Estrada is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006 and was previously employed at Merrill from 2003 to 2006. 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 backed by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Timothy Wong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years prior to joining OSAIC. Wong is also an attorney specializing in estate and legacy planning and serves as a board member for the nonprofit Childd in Japan. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Luan Chung is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2026, he worked for 13 years at JP Morgan Chase. He also has experience with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), where he was employed for 17 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and constructing model portfolios incorporating systematic methodologies and advanced technologies such as AI.

Sam Consos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2001. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, he owns and operates SGC Private Wealth, a financial advisory business based in Pasadena, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Troy Linaker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Thomas Stapleton III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2004 to 2016, as well as at Wells Fargo Investments. 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.

Caitlin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a structured recommendation process supported by internal research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets.

Jeffrey Osakwe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers advisory services including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Hsiao Chi Wu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its affiliates since 2011, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Roxana Solorzano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Urban Wealth Management, Allstate Financial Services, and LPL Financial. She serves as president of the Rotary Club of East Los Angeles and is involved in tax preparation through Legacy Wealth Partners. 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 annual advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Q Fenn Anstruther is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by 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 that include collaboration with investment companies, private funds, and commodity pool operations.