Jorge Chavez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Cindy Havenhill is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, where she has worked for over 31 years and has 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 license and operates a DBA business under LPL focused on wealth and risk management. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a notable scale of over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services, among others. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Long Branch Fly Fishing, where he guides clients on fishing trips, and he teaches hunter education and safety for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with options for discretionary management, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Kurt Chen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at National Planning Corporation and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also president of Genuine Financial Services, a firm involved in life and fixed insurance products. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad financial services network.

Victoria Job is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with a three-year period at UBS Financial Services from 2019 to 2022. Victoria is based in Anaheim, CA. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alan Nakamura is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm for over three decades, providing clients with customized financial counseling tailored to their individual goals, needs, and risk tolerance. Alan's approach focuses on client goal-oriented asset management, and he specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Alan holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds additional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His commitment to service extends beyond his professional role; Alan serves on the boards of Forest Home Christian Camp and OC United and is part of the leadership team of the Merrill Christian Focus Group. Previously, he served as an elder at his local church. Residing in Yorba Linda with his wife Sharon, Alan enjoys spending time with their four children and three grandchildren. His personal interests include golfing, soccer, and traveling.

Hongjian Zeng is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as work at Harmony Investment and Management LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios from LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Javier Valenzuela is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Centaurus Financial, OneAmerica Securities, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance agency activities and serves as president of Concourse Financial Group and First Protective Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Bryndon Bush is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized planning strategies aimed at achieving their unique financial goals. He emphasizes building trusted partnerships to gain a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial landscape and to strengthen their personal financial plans. Bryndon has held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Central Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at UBS as a Client Service Specialist and Client Foundation Center Associate in 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Bryndon has interests in fitness, football, music, and soccer.

Gary Hall is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Pamela Villarreal is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities from 2011 to 2025, and she has operated Pamela Villarreal Consulting since 1992. Besides her advisory work, she owns and operates Pamela Villarreal & Associates, providing tax preparation and business consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a range of portfolio management options, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Scarlette Zar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Merrill for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Philip Rubia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Habra, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, and Wescom Credit Union. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Richard Valle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Emon Stevenson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Stevenson worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including academic positions at California State University-Long Beach and Fullerton College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Herbert Padilla is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of HPadilla, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors who utilize model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Andrew Schroeder is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus includes building long-term client relationships based on trust and understanding each client's unique priorities. Andrew's approach involves providing personalized financial guidance and planning support tailored to clients' evolving goals, financial complexities, and individual risk tolerance. He emphasizes offering a disciplined and thoughtful perspective to help clients navigate financial decisions through changing market environments. Andrew holds a California Insurance License.

Rain Qin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Rain worked at Bank of America from 2018 to 2022 and East West Bank from 2012 to 2018. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Spencer Zumbek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles in the hospitality and food service sectors. He has also been involved with Doordash over several years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Lily Lu is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. She is also licensed to provide fixed insurance products to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.