Flavio Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU. Hernandez is also involved as a Retirement Plan Representative at SchoolsFirst FCU. 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 plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

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.

Michael Dollins is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an amateur poker player who participates occasionally in casino games. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, as well as access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Howard Erman is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and operated his own firm, Erman Retirement Advisory. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Frank Saldana is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ontario, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Akihiko Mogi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PCE International, Inc, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Wei Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Wei held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Bank of the West, and other firms. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework to its recommendations.

Peter Hang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Cindy Min is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for four years. Cindy’s background also includes a 14-year tenure at California State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nancy Johnson is a CFP® professional with 47 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where she has worked since 2022, following a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to her CFP® designation. Outside of her advisory role, Johnson has ownership interests in NZJJ, Inc. and JAEJ Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Gabler is a Series 66–designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at RD Tax Service from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Sciarra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment strategy estimates.

Dwight Nakata is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate entities since 1999 and previously was a principal at Yamada & Nakata CPAs. Nakata serves as a committee member of the California Society of CPAs, participates on the board of the Orange County Academic Decathlon, and holds volunteer positions with California State University, Los Angeles, including chairing the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Lai Jung is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Lai worked at Squad Capital Investments and Exxpon Real Estate Development. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Like Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Vanco Tech, LLC from 2015 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Monica Grubbs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she held roles in retail and youth sports organizations and has a background that includes involvement with the Apex1 Volleyball Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Timothy Healy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

James Cox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.