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.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an Amazon publishing business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

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 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and has 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 in Upland, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Kaiser Permanente and entrepreneurial ventures. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Erica Pitrone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Boyuan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with comprehensive trading and custody support.

Wayne Sellar is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Merrill, Santander Securities, and several credit unions in Southern California. He is involved in mortgage and real estate services through Real Estate Ebroker Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Shuru Han is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Cathay Bank. Outside of financial services, she owns two charcuterie businesses, Woof and Whisk and Shuruterie, both focused on creating curated food offerings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

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.

Thomas Aguna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ahmad Husami is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1 St Global Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Husami is also trustee and beneficiary of the Sun Shine Trust and has longstanding involvement with his own financial planning practice, Husami & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable strategies.

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 at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, following 15 years at Crowell, Weedon & Co. He operates a DBA called Lake Value Management in West Covina, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Joseph Caira is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Financial and MML Investors Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a baseball training facility for children. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Benjamin Shen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence.