Benjamin Goldberg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Long Beach Century Club supporting athletics, participates on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and is a committee member for the City of Huntington Beach evaluating local infrastructure. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Shutong Chen is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. Chen holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2023. Prior roles include positions at Cathay Bank, Hsu Yao Tuang & Chiang CPA, and several educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephen Rhorer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at SPX Corporation for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a co-owner of a real estate holding LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices, managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Esmeralda Almazan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and has previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, Murphy Financial Services, and other firms. Outside of advising, she is involved as a paraplanner with OWD LLC, where she assists with research, report preparation, compliance checks, data management, and administrative support. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

John Lewis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for Questar Capital Corporation from 2014 to 2018. He also operates a tax preparation business alongside his advisory duties. 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 consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Veyette is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic Wealth in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, long-term care, and disability products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, third-party money managers, and utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Chelsea Englander is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones and its affiliate since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empirikal Partners LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. He has also operated as a sole proprietor and insurance agent for over ten years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hai Phan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Stockton, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.