Jescelyn Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and is also currently employed with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she assists her mother’s janitorial business by managing invoicing and payments due to language barriers. 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.

Allen Block is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ontario, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sandy Gage is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings extensive experience in wealth management, specializing in helping high-net-worth individuals preserve their principal through tax-efficient strategies and facilitating effective wealth transfers. Sandy's practice emphasizes personalized financial planning tailored to clients' unique goals, including family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Her career began in 1985 on the trading floor of Security Pacific Bank, where she focused on tax-free bond portfolios. Following a series of mergers, her firm became part of Bank of America and later Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Sandy completed executive education at Wharton in 2003, enhancing her expertise in financial advisory services. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has maintained a focus on client-centric strategies throughout her career. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sandy is actively involved in her community through St. Paul The Apostle Church and supports Dana Farber Cancer Research. An avid runner, she has completed marathons across all seven continents, the six World Marathon Majors, all 50 states, and several 100-mile ultra marathons. She balances her career with family life, sharing her passion for running and philanthropy with her husband and four adult children.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Covina, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines large-scale resources and research-driven investment strategies to serve a broad client base with 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 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal process for alternative investments.

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 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Brian operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering brokerage and advisory services across various account programs and utilizes a broad affiliate network to support its offerings.

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 with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and BBVA, among others. He is currently based in Upland, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

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.

Ricardo Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Chasing Value Asset Management, and William O'Neil Securities. He is also involved with the Credit Union of Southern California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

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 financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Merrill has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held positions at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. He serves on the Investment Committee Board of the Claremont United Church of Christ. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Vincent Hurd is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His recent work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Hertz Global Holdings, and various positions outside the financial industry, including involvement with the Inland Empire Community Foundation. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vicente Funes is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Since joining Merrill in August 2022, Vicente has worked with many families to address immediate financial needs and establish plans to achieve both their financial and lifestyle goals. His team supports clients in managing goals with varying time horizons, providing assistance that ranges from helping young clients obtain their first credit card to facilitating complex transactions such as taking a company public. Vicente holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Vicente is involved with the Japanese American National Museum.

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.