Salvador Valdovinos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Torrance, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and the Devereux Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeremy Truong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Waddell & Reed, and has also been involved with various insurance carriers. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts non-variable insurance business. 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 brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Amanda Kimoto is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of 1915 Park View LLC, a real estate LLC managing a single rental property. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Martinez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial. He also spent several years in full-time education before entering the financial services industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and brokerage services.

Joy Milan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by first understanding her clients’ families, financial situations, and priorities. Joy works closely with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies that can adapt to changing needs and market conditions. She leverages the investment expertise of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients’ financial lives. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Joy has held roles including commercial insurance agent, compliance officer and general counsel for an SEC-registered investment advisor, securities analyst, risk management consultant, and commercial property and casualty underwriter. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and strategies for managing new wealth, among others. She holds professional designations such as Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joy earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and her B.A. from Smith College. She is involved with the Women’s Missionary Society at the AME Church and serves as a Better Money Habits Champion for Bank of America. Outside of work, Joy enjoys cooking, music, reading, running, and participating in marathons.

Paul Finby II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Us Tech Solutions since 2021 and previously with Infinite Water Polo Club. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Geoff Delahanty is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakewood, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Ball Girls Baseball Corporation, an organization that facilitates competitive baseball training and events for girls and women. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses across diverse planning areas. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services, providing ongoing reviews while not accepting discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

David Bassett Parkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

James Manion is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Richard Sloss is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and previously spent nine years at Edward Jones and three years at Paychex Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Denise Bare is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm utilizes Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, providing clients with discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Brian Burnett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Outside of financial advising, he works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Chase Marion is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining UBS, he held positions at Genoa Partners and One Source Industries. His background also includes involvement with the Newport Beach Tennis Club and TOCA Football. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Cane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as the sole proprietor of a rental real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support client goals.

Lee Dover is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Dover is involved in business ownership and management activities, including tax preparation and independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. Its Premier Retirement Income service provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing investment research and algorithmic tools with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Paul is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 20 years of experience providing financial and wealth management advice and services. Scott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1995. Scott graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a bachelor's degree. His expertise includes college education planning, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He focuses on managing new wealth and personal retirement planning. Scott is active in his community and participates in volunteer work. He enjoys gardening, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Michael Ashburn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2020. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models.

Robert Perez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for seven years at American Dream Homes. He holds a Series 66 designation and maintains a real estate license. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kelsey Esswein is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant for Arbonne International, sharing nutritional and skincare products. 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 combination of planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Dwight Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Woodbury Financial Services, and Questar Asset Management. LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non‑discretionary management supported by internal and third‑party research.