Jianing Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Jianing worked at Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and Sunstone Advisors. Jianing is also involved with Carofin.com, an entrepreneurial venture. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Frisco Escudero is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since 2020 and its affiliated entities since 2008, as well as Orange Capital Management since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he provides coaching on financial planning software and teaches retirement planning through the Financial Educators Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Hailey Swanson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors via US Tech Solutions, WFBM, LLP, and the Automobile Club of Southern California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Petra Gisinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cerritos, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Her outside activities include sales of various investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by external asset managers, supporting a range of approaches including strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution models.

Qingfeng Lin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, Lin worked at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of finance, Lin is a partner in an e-commerce business focused on online sock sales, providing management and strategic advice while the day-to-day operations are handled by a spouse. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Victor Jasso Franco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked at Godspeed Logistics LLC, California State University Long Beach, Citi Staff Solutions, and Norco College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

Heather Hackett is a CFP® certificant with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks, The Financial Planning Department, and Girard Securities. Hackett is co-owner of All Weather Holdings, LLC, an entity involved in commercial real estate, and is engaged in accounting and tax preparation through her private firm, The Financial Planning Department, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kalvin Cruz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to meet their individual needs. Kalvin provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' situations evolve. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kalvin earned a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University. His expertise encompasses a range of financial priorities, such as funding education, preparing for retirement and healthcare costs, and managing competing financial demands within families. Kalvin's approach is guided by a client-first philosophy reminiscent of Merrill Lynch's founder, Charlie Merrill. He emphasizes transparency and simplicity in wealth planning to support clients in achieving their long-term goals.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, National Planning Corp., and other firms. His background includes roles at Stark Wealth Management and Artless Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Cristina Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with oversight of sub-advisers and conflict-of-interest controls.

Matthew Crammer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services and related firms for over two decades and has operated his own business, Crammer & Crammer, since 1997. Outside of advising, he is president of two tax preparation and accounting firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tran is a licensed notary public and owns a financial practice in Irvine, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Christian Hernandez Jacobo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., accumulating six years in the financial sector. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as at Riverside Imports, LLC, and T-Mobile. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jorge Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and US Bank/Elavon. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maegan Sloggett is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She specializes in creating tailored financial strategies aligned with clients' unique objectives, including retirement planning, home saving, and investing in education. Her professional experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2024, progressing from Branch Administrator to Wealth Management Associate, Registered Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Specialist, and PWM Client Service Associate. Maegan holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Maegan's personal interests include food, social events with friends, pets, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Jason Chau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience with law enforcement through his prior role at the San Gabriel Police Department. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment recommendations.

Mohammed Ayala is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including CUSO Financial Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Southland Credit Union. Outside of advisory roles, he was involved with Kali Botanical for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Freddie Brown is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Brea, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as involvement with Fellowship Church of Southern California and BNI Prosperity. He also owns a business entity, Freddie Brown Inc., established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a diverse range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Andrew Traina is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model strategies.