Maria Lourdes B Chua Reyes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera, CTBC Bank, East West Bank, and San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Luis Martinez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been practicing since 2012. With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Luis specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He focuses on aligning clients' current and future financial needs with their goals, offering guidance on education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' estate planning attorneys to provide comprehensive advice. Luis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University, Long Beach. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. In addition to his professional work, Luis has contributed time and effort to fundraising initiatives for the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has been married for over ten years and is a father of three children. Luis's personal interests include basketball, dancing, music, painting, and spending time with his family.

Theodore Fisher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Matthew Nance is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lee Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Paul Berman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Destin Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at City National Securities and several Cetera affiliates. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Los Angeles Opera and is an advisory board member of the Music Center Leadership Council. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Gloria Lou 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 CitiGroup and JP Morgan Securities LLC prior to her current roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephan Muccular Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, M Holdings Securities, Gideon Strategic Partners, and Chick Fil-A. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Dina Erglis is a financial advisor at Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dante Gudino is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is currently based in Beverly Hills, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Kyu Ho Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Bank of America. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Drew Littwin is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique ambitions and family goals. His approach involves addressing key areas such as education funding, retirement lifestyle provision, and potential health care costs. Drew holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Chapman University. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to make the investment process more accessible and goal-oriented.

Parisa Gohari is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Bank, and positions outside the financial sector such as caregiving and rideshare services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Haroutioun Bartanian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services 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 account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Alison Huang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. Prior to her financial career, she attended Vanderbilt University and taught at Xiamen No.1 High School of Fujian. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sherod Hanson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 49 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and also serves as an employee of JPMorgan Chase Bank, offering bank products and services alongside advisory work. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography through a business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Alan Tarko is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business corporation and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.