Bryce Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Charles Schwab Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Tustin. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Kyle Brancato is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022 and previously held roles outside financial services. In addition to his advisory work, he is the CEO of Torque & Title Solutions, a business facilitating dealer-priced car purchases for dealerships and individuals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without providing discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Merrianne Tocco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and previously spent ten years at Merrill. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Ryan Gill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Waldorf Estoria and attended Arizona State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Munaretto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has worked with Heyday Wellness LLC and SoulCycle. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG framework when recommending investment strategies.

Raul Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. Hernandez is also active as an advisor with BMO Bank NA. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology to serve a diverse client base.

Daniel Venegas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is the sole owner of DCV, Inc., an S-Corp. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Gerry Pak is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Howard Marchbanks III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Innovative Employee Solutions, James Dumbeck, United Church Of God, and Waddell & Reed. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Tracy Peatling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fountain Valley, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and Parkland Securities. Outside of advising, she manages a residential rental property in Las Vegas with her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Vanessa Ly is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Oppenheimer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Eddie Kaspar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Kaspar is based in Orange, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending solutions.

Marco Aguirre Espinosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously held roles at LYFT and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he has also worked as a driver for LYFT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Howard Hsieh is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2014. His prior work includes a role at East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, featuring a multi-manager platform and various program structures with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Greg Pitcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a property management business in Mammoth Lakes, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through both direct and employer-sponsored plans.

Ashley Lyne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Irvine, CA. Lyne has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and also operates a business through The Ups Store. Prior experience includes work at Durham University and La Salle University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing LPL’s research, model portfolios, and third-party asset management programs.

Alexander Dickson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional services.

Erik Heimstaedt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Newport Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Joseph Mccullough Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2011. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.

Winnie Leong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in artistic pursuits as an artist. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.