Kevin Dodson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2008, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Carlos Orquiz Escapita is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for one year and Northwestern Mutual for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Lloyd Desenganio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to support investment recommendations.

Ahmed Lotfy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked across various roles within J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to joining the financial sector, he worked at Kohl's Department Store for three years. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by select Wealth Advisors, focusing on asset-based fee structures and a range of approved funds and strategies.

May Jin is a financial advisor with Stifel in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that supports asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Hang Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc, and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. 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 follows modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Peterson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and BOFA Securities. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by affiliated managers as part of Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Leah Pepper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Apollo Global Management and Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO). Pepper is based in Newport Beach, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jennifer Van is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Newport Beach, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michele Elliott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Elliott also serves as an alternate executor for a family estate. 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, and institutions.

Shayne Olsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 license and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach, and Verizon Wireless. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. It offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisors implementing a range of strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Donald Cianto Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Mina Abdelkdous is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of experience at Merrill in addition to two years at Bank of America, N.A. Her prior experience includes twelve years at Commercial International Bank. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to deliver portfolio implementation and related support.

Brett Curran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for fifteen years. Brett serves as an assistant district administrator for the CA District 30 Little League and is the JV head coach for the Saddleback Unified School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Urner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. 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 and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Timothy Neuville is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Marcum Financial Services. Neuville is also an author and has been involved in real estate investing with his spouse since 2024. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Osborne is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and investment personalities. Osborne works closely with clients to develop flexible financial approaches that respond to changing market conditions and evolving individual goals. His expertise spans areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Osborne holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and an MBA from the California State University System. Born and raised in Southern California, Osborne spends time with his wife and two sons when not working. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, hiking, music, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Jo Anne Guinane Jones is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services in Newport Beach, CA since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a combination of proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Emahn Ahmari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Juan Capistrano, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Prudential Finance and Pruco Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kyle Marsh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and several roles outside the financial industry. 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.