Steven Flores is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at MWA Financial Services and Modern Woodmen of America. Flores serves on the Board of Directors for Unidos Por CHOC, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations.

Andrei Bobleaga is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Bonus Birdie Golf from 2023 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s process involves quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework, offering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Larry Peregrine is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked with American Independent Securities Group, LLC for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Peregrine operates as an independent insurance agent and owns Peregrine Planning Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Michael Mcquilkin is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is a principal owner of two wealth management firms based in Orange, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Kirk Hunter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Williams Tax & Financial Services, providing accounting and bookkeeping support. 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 retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research services, and various technology-driven strategies.

Dorian Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 17 years at the firm. He has three years of industry experience. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nick Milazzo is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously operated The Nick A Milazzo Group for nine years. He has a background in insurance sales spanning over 17 years with various carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Ross Pake is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tustin, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having 40 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Cetera Advisors LLC before joining Equitable Advisors in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is president and owner of Legacy Wealth Planning, Inc., and serves as a trustee for a personal trust. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, working through program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Rita Moreno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and works in Seal Beach, CA. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Joe Esparza is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at the Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013. Esparza has been involved in referring health insurance solutions for large employers through the Prudential Pathways program. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs through an integrated platform that also includes broker-dealer and insurance product sales.

Lisa Castillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jake Orr is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and the University of Oklahoma in various roles. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Sloan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has longstanding ties to Crane and Associates, where he serves as Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer. His other business activities include providing fixed insurance products such as life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Kristy Hernandez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in photography as an independent contractor. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ignacio Guzman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Brokerage Services, SchoolsFirst FCU, Union Bank, TA Equipment Finance, and Lids Sports Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Kim Sanchez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sanchez Consulting, a business providing consulting services for backyard and home remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Mary Chorbagian is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial for nine years. She is also the owner of Chorgagain Associates, a tax preparation and accounting service she has operated since 1976. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage, supported by model portfolios and third-party research.

Min Choi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and have prior work experience spanning financial services and retail, including roles at JPMC BANK NA and Amazon Prime, as well as involvement in small business ventures like Yuzen Japanese Restaurant and KYK Sales. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers a broad range of investment products through its affiliations within the J.P. Morgan organization.

Rahamin Suares is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing spanning from 2009 to 2021. Suares operates under Pacific Coast Capital Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Mountain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for nine years. Mountain is based in Long Beach, CA. 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 diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.