Craig Shipcott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a rental property in Orange, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Katsuko Yamabe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cerritos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also works as a partner at Yamada & Nakata CPA, an accounting firm. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Charles Rathmell II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Rathmell serves as a director of the Brea Rotary Club and is involved with the Team Up for Down Syndrome advisory council, the CSU College of Business & Economics Executive Council, and the board of directors for the Intervention Center for Early Childhood. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Stacy Stryker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. She serves as co-trustee and power of attorney for her father's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ben Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and a variety of financial planning and consulting services.

Stephanie Elias is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Bank of America since 2022 and has prior experience at USC Credit Union and the University of Southern California. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Quan Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. prior to his current role. 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Cristina Rivera Loya is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO, Wells Fargo Bank, Union Bank, Merrill, Fidelity, and the Householder Group, with multiple years at LPL Financial across his career. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Mercier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated products.

Edwin Sanchez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including the use of economic models and simulations, to support its advisory services.

Ronald Sosa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lenox Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Hong Taing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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 incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gregory Alle is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He provides personalized financial advice and guidance, focusing on helping clients achieve their short and long-term financial objectives. His expertise includes college education planning, retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Alle earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His career in financial services encompasses experience in wire operations, cashier services, and roles supporting high-net-worth clients. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has emphasized crafting custom financial plans tailored to his clients' needs and goals. Outside of his professional work, Gregory Alle is involved with the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and the Sierra Madre Rotary Club. He enjoys hiking, running, and playing tennis.

Gina Welch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2013 and currently works with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

James Dumbeck is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and has prior experience with Waddell and Reed Inc, various insurance carriers, and teaching roles at Santiago Canyon College and Orange Coast College. Dumbeck is also a partner at Wavelength Insurance Consulting, Inc., focusing on non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of representatives.

Mary Rilloraza is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Robert Bruechert is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brea, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including over 40 years at MML Investors Services, Inc. Additionally, he owns and operates Bruechert Ins Agency Inc., where he sells life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of planning programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Kerry Moy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Moy is also involved in private investment-related business entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Trevor Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Cetera and Technology Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of a family trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad range of financial activities.