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.

Shih Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with broader banking services, including lending and custody, and employs a variety of investment options including taxable and tax-aware strategies.

Dominic Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch/BOA, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the U.S. Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, HSBC, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, 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 combines internal research and third-party analytics to support investment decisions and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Henry Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Stephen Whyte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is also the CEO of Whyte & Associates Inc., a tax accounting and business advisory firm, and Pinnacle Wealth Management Inc., where he manages investment planning, retirement and estate planning, and financial planning services. Whyte serves as a trustee for the Bentley Family Trust and the Lisa Bruns Living Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services, including access to various third-party money managers and customized investment solutions.

James Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment products and services, including specialized planning and institutional offerings.

Steven Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Dimas, CA, holding one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kaiser Permanente and several entrepreneurial ventures. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Boyuan Zhou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Hacienda Heights, CA, with six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various financial products and services.

Wayne Sellar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Whittier, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has worked at several institutions including Credit Union of Southern California and Santander Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Real Estate Ebroker Inc, a mortgage and real estate services business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sherine Saade is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages fund-of-funds and model portfolios while maintaining oversight of sub-advisers and applying systematic investment methodologies.

Uriel Orozco serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Uriel focuses on client areas such as legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, developing financial strategies that respond to evolving market conditions. Uriel’s approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each client’s full financial picture and access to the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. He follows the Merrill tradition of active community participation, volunteering with organizations in the local community. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Uriel enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on working closely with clients one-on-one to create tailored strategies that align with their individual goals.

Matthew Serret is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial planning and investment management services to clients. Specific details about his experience, areas of expertise, education, and community involvement are not provided.

Shuru Han is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2020, Han worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Cathay Bank. Outside of finance, Han owns and operates two charcuterie businesses, Woof and Whisk and Shuruterie, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and supporting local animal shelters. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Roy Seto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clinomics and involvement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

David Fong is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1981. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

David Neiman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Covina, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.