Armando Armenta Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Ismael Navarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2025, following a 12-year tenure at Merrill. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Hai En Sun is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at iStarUSA from 2016 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeffrey Carrion is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following a year at Bank of the West and over a decade at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kevin Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Veltek Inc and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Veltek Inc, a manufacturing business specializing in power transformer parts, where he manages order placement and shipping. 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 to support client decision-making.

Narvee Intarachote is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tamara Fischer Larson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a rental property in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment resources.

William Bryan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Bryan also serves as an educational speaker at California State University, Fullerton. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Vivian Monahan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and The Advisory Group. She is also a notary and acts in a fiduciary capacity through a living trust. 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 plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Mark Mooney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools combined with investment guidance from its Global Investment Committee.

Sarah Seo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has prior work experience in various roles including at In Home Supportive Services and Acuity Eye Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and it offers comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across multiple asset classes.

Brian Stringer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2022 and was affiliated with Chapman University from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he collects and sells baseball cards. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jahule Valuvi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2014, he was involved with Jenlu, LLC, operating the Etsy shop Ladybug And Duke from 2017 to 2018. 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 non-discretionary advisory approach.

Glenn Wiessner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in an agricultural partnership inherited from a family member but does not have management involvement. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Gordon Chow is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities, and he has operated his own CPA practice since 1986. Outside of advising, he holds a role as Treasurer/Comptroller at First Chinese Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliated managers.

Hung Au is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Kai Yuan Hu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise Financial Services, and JP Morgan Securities, among others. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Pengxin Fang is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2022. Prior to that, he has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erika Sahagun is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and several years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Her prior work includes roles at California Bank & Trust, First Republic Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank, First Citizens Bank, and Chase Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily made up of 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and operates a large-scale integrated platform offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Steven Kanouse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and has operated Kanouse & Associates since 2007, providing tax preparation and accounting services alongside his advisory work. Kanouse also serves as a trustee of the Kanouse Family Mineral Trust and is involved in insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program platforms, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.