Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Irena Hsiao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and planning products.

Elizabeth Cervantes is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having previously been employed at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cameron Baker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life and Eastdil Secured, as well as work in public outreach and education. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jack Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory approach. The firm integrates quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Tom Aguilera Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been associated with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU for over 19 and 26 years respectively. Aguilera also serves as a financial advisor at SchoolsFirst FCU. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers additional financial products and services through affiliated entities.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Jaron Tsukamoto is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Bishop & Co., and Island Insurance Companies LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Anastasia Khokholkova is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she has a real estate ownership interest unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a centralized consulting team that delivers customized, algorithm-supported retirement income recommendations.

Derrick Strub is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a website design company focused on serving real estate professionals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Peter Feibleman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Christopher Polimeni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Polimeni also maintains a non-variable insurance business as a secondary activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

John Tran is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an Amazon publishing business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Ethan Barnes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Ariel Bowie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, Bowie worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Impact Legacy Group, and Symmetry Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, Bowie is involved in real estate as a licensed agent and is the founder and educator of the Finically Flourishing Collective, an educational platform focused on financial literacy and business education for women in real estate. Bowie also serves as Director of Academic Engagement for Invested, connecting educational programs with schools and educators. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a collaborative and annual planning approach with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to help clients set goals and receive tailored recommendations.

Alexander King is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. 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 additional brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Dykes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Magellan Capital Inc, a company focused on life and health group insurance, and provides consulting services to other financial professionals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and a range of investment programs.