Esha Chandra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BrightHouse Financial Insurance Company, MSC Wealth Management, and Nordstrom. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, AI-driven research methods, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

William Bryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2013, he worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2013. He also serves as an educational speaker at Cal State University of Fullerton. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by research and technology tools.

Brian Fortman is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2008. He has been with Fidelity for over 19 years and has a total of 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his role, he supports clients in wealth planning, including investment strategies, retirement planning, and income planning. Prior to his current role, Brian held several positions within Fidelity, including Investment Representative and Financial Representative. His experience also includes roles at City National Bank, US Bank, Bank of America, and UBS, where he gained expertise in financial advisory and banking services. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Brian enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, cooking and baking, participating in family activities, parenthood, and skiing.

Vivian Monahan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and The Advisory Group. Monahan is also a notary and acts in a fiduciary capacity through the William & Vivian Monahan Living Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

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.

Victor Karidakes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2020, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

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 and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously operated Jenlu, LLC, a business associated with Ladybug And Duke on Etsy.com, from 2017 to 2018. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., since 2014. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Samantha Zermeno is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an associate advisor at Mission Partnership Group LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports.

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 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held previous roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he serves as Co-Trustee of the Gilbert Younger Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as Treasurer and Comptroller for First Chinese Baptist Church and operates his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Hung Au is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a longer tenure with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation and certain portfolio services delivered by affiliated entities.

Kai Yuan Hu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Cetera Investment Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

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.

John Mishima is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screens and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Jose Torres is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue them. His approach includes providing resources for investing, retirement planning, and managing various financial priorities. Jose's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Bell High School and is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Jose enjoys biking, cooking, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Douglas Cha is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2003, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.