Zhuang Tantiwasadakran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously at 1717 Capital Management Company for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in an independent fixed insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a large advisory network with a range of non-advisory financial services.

Ralph Pan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 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.

Pierre Biscaichipy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board and finance committee of the Devil Pups Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children and youth, where he is involved in fundraising, marketing, and administrative duties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

Peggy Tong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a non-agent real estate investment property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and maintains a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

Orion Richardson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Upland, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, having previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with various outside insurance companies. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, often through third-party asset managers, and offers a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Brian Chan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent nine years at Woodbury Financial Services INC. In addition to his advisory role, Chan operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that may include various types of securities and alternative investments.

Mary Caporale is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 42 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Edward Jones since 2003 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Christian Terrazas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several notable firms, including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and BBVA. He is based in Upland, CA. 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 advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Edward Cho is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He focuses on collaborating with clients to align their investment portfolios with their specific goals, regularly reviewing plans to address asset preservation, income generation, and tax-efficient investing. Edward's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2018, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors from 2002 to 2003. He holds a California Insurance License.

Hui Kim is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Kim spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ricardo Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fontana, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Union of Southern California, Chasing Value Asset Management, RBC Capital Markets, and William O'Neil Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Duvan Chiang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of 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 its affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

Dean Dunbar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Edward Jones. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Patrick Merrill is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. Merrill serves on the Investment Committee Board of Claremont United Church of Christ, where he assists in overseeing the church’s investments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Miguel Rodriguez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Vicente Funes is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, The Myers Law Group, and Costco Wholesale Corporation. 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 designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hector Amezcua is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in land buying and selling with friends in Southern California on a personal basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sami Harper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Harper worked at LPL Financial from 2022 to 2024 and Kinecta FCU from 2006 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, Harper has involvement in real estate ownership focused on multi-family properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support and emphasizes assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Sammie Kothari Peng is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner of the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2000 and focuses on working closely with clients to deliver comprehensive wealth planning strategies and investment advice geared towards achieving their financial goals. Sammie's expertise includes wealth management planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, global asset allocation, charitable giving, and higher education savings. She serves a diverse client base including women seeking financial direction, business owners, professionals, and retirees. Sammie holds multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® certifications. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Active in her community, Sammie is a long-time member of ALPHA, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton that supports various community organizations. She resides in Brea with her husband and their two children. In her personal time, Sammie enjoys running, yoga, reading, and during winter months, skiing and snowboarding with her family.

Ethan Lui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, Mr. Lui held roles at East West Bank and worked in education at the University of California, Riverside and Los Alamitos High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.