James Politis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and The Chefs Warehouse. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary for a homeowners association. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods to deliver tailored recommendations without investment discretion.

Brian Hioe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment models.

Nguyen Tran is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Win Wealth Solutions, where he provides services related to health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custodial and program arrangements.

Kristine Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2013, and previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors and Chase Investment Services Corp. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.

Roberto Ugalde is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He focuses on helping clients improve their financial well-being, particularly by supporting confidence and peace of mind before and during retirement. Roberto emphasizes working with clients based on trust and empathy to develop tailored financial strategies that benefit both individuals and their families. His professional experience includes roles as Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2015, and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2013. Roberto holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting.

Tim Phan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Gary Strangis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, all of which have been at Edward Jones since 2009. He is based in Burbank, CA. In addition to his financial advisory role, he receives residuals from entertainment industry work, including involvement with companies such as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Pictures. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gabriel Castellanos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 4 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank in various capacities 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.

Aida Babayan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 20 years before joining UBS in 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research.

Michael Soriano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a rental property owned jointly with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Marc Davis is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been providing financial guidance since 1987, working with high-net-worth individuals and business owners to address a broad range of financial needs. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income solutions. Marc holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also a member of the Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor Group. Marc’s approach centers on collaborating closely with clients to create personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Outside of his professional work, Marc enjoys running, skiing, surfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Jongsik Kim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 services that include event-driven planning programs and various investment strategy recommendations.

Rodney Viloria is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Western International Securities and National Planning Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored 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 nationwide.

Karen Chan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Alhambra, CA. She holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2016, she worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for one year. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and structured annual planning engagements to develop written recommendations.

Michael Choe is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that address the full financial picture of his clients. Michael works closely with individuals and families to develop customized strategies that are adaptable to changing market conditions and client needs, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. He focuses on a broad range of financial planning areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Korean, Michael combines his expertise with a commitment to understanding what matters most to his clients. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys biking, cooking, football, horseback riding, ice skating, photography, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Stanley Anderson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has been affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he sells collectible coins from his personal collection on eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jason Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2011. His roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and global market analyses.

Darin Miller II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent four years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Luana Branigan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo bank since 2006 and was previously associated with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. 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 data.

Jerry Qi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.