Ileana Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a range of services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Joshua Lee is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their financial situations, family needs, and long-term goals. Joshua provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. His client focus includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Joshua holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University. He communicates with clients in English and Korean. Joshua participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting his commitment to the tradition of service associated with Merrill. Outside of work, he has interests in hiking, music, pickleball, table tennis, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Brandon Robles is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to the needs of them and their families. Prior to this role, Brandon held several positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2021, Financial Advisor from 2016 to 2017, Private Client Investment Associate from 2014 to 2016, and Banker from 2012 to 2014. Brandon holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial planning and client advisement. He is committed to understanding his clients' financial needs and partnering with them to achieve their goals.

Rosaura Parsons is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016. She has 29 years of industry experience, including two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Parsons serves on the finance committee of the Crafton Hills College Foundation, where she is involved in developing investment policies and reviewing performance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edward Hays is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Covina, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at RAD Diversified REIT Inc and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He also manages a rental property through a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Derrick Hilts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Prior to his career in financial services, he spent eight years at Siemens Healthineers. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a construction and engineering business related to hospital and healthcare sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory capacities without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Gregg Sherman is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. He holds the Certified Financial Planner™ designation and focuses on financial planning principles to assist clients in growing and accumulating assets for retirement, as well as helping those already retired maintain their lifestyle throughout retirement. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Gregg worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2019 to 2020. His prior experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2013 to 2019, and with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2013, as well as a Sales Associate with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2008 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Gregg enjoys camping, comedy, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Marc Griffis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001, including a brief tenure at Bofa Securities in 2019. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Juliane Rollon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, Banner Bank, Comerica Bank, and Bank of the West. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Albert Barcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Ontario, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Executive Fitness, a business providing exercise equipment rental and personal training services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Blake Hilts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 offers financial planning based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Angel Cambron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, Cambron worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, Cambron is associated with Arrowhead Credit Union through an investment-related business activity. 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 financial planning and investment management services via a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced operational tools.

Anthony Harnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in providing personalized investment guidance. Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant University. His role at Merrill Lynch involves working closely with clients to develop and manage tailored financial strategies.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Cassia Stefanini is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years and has been with Primerica since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading and overlay responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Camille Gaffney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Yingshu Jiang is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including W&S Brokerage, Western & Southern Life, and Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Louie A. Vargas is a Financial Advisor with the HQFV Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and planning services to business owners, families, and retirees, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Louie holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Louie began his career at Merrill in 2001 supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients in Merrill's Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. He became licensed to serve as a Market Supervision Manager in 2008 and later supervised UBS's International Wealth Management business across multiple states until returning to Merrill in 2020. With over 15 years of supervisory experience, he values collaborating with colleagues and providing clients access to comprehensive financial services. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother who worked at Merrill for more than 35 years, Louie is committed to promoting financial literacy and generational wealth building. He participates in Bank of America's Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) mentorship program and has served as a youth mentor for over a decade. Louie is married and enjoys spending time with his family, preserving family recipes, and researching his family history dating back to 1700s Mexico.

Robert Begley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Begley Capital Management LLC, a financial and insurance practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance expertise.

Jiahui Xu is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. Xu holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.