Michael Bailey is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Bailey is involved in executive office suite rentals and serves as president of the Utica Office Center Owners Association board of directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Xuejun Kuang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wm Financial Services, Inc. Kuang is based in Hacienda Heights, CA. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lu Chen is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, joining the firm in 2022. Prior to Merrill, Lu worked at Deluxe Med Spa and Wave Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, among other positions. Outside of advisory work, Lu is a co-owner of two small rental properties with rooms leased to tenants. 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 for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alan Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of Pinnacle Stay LLC, a limited liability company focused on property management and rental arbitrage through Airbnb. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yang Zhang is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Transglobal Holding Company and Topocean Consolidation Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Erica Vasquez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2012 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ross Benson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Douglas Heal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Citizens Business Bank and LPL Financial since 2015. Heal is also an insurance agent with Carlson Hammond, working part-time in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Pedro Alaniz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Gursharanjit Dhanjal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jason Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at American Marine Corporation and served as a captain operating company vessels for Harbor Breeze Cruises. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored retirement recommendations.

Rebecca Picazo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jiang He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He previously worked at CITIC Securities Company Limited for ten years and has experience with Yola Transocean Inc. and Waaallet LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Malik Mallory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has three years of experience with LPL Financial. Mallory serves as a board member of the Hope Through Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Raymond Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and their businesses to help them achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Raymond leverages resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address clients' comprehensive financial needs, including investment advice, education funding, tax minimization strategies, and retirement services. With over 20 years of experience as a former business owner, Raymond has developed expertise in the concerns faced by business owners today. He collaborates closely with professionals such as business bankers, CPAs, insurance companies, pension plan consultants, and business, tax, and estate planning attorneys. Raymond also acts as a Portfolio Manager, managing discretionary portfolios that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Raymond holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Department of Finance, Real Estate & Law at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earned in 1988. He maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA Registrations and a State of California Life & Health Insurance License. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. Beyond his professional endeavors, Raymond is involved in community organizations including the Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. His personal interests include camping, ice hockey, and volleyball.

Kinley Yann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Paul Yim is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hacienda Heights, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an LLC that owns the office space housing his and his wife’s CPA practice. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Sarah Vargas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, she was employed at Eastern Leaf, Vectornate, Mt. San Antonio College, and JC Window Fashions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Gary Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UnionBanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Dang Pharmacy Group, Inc. and San Gabriel Medical Pharmacy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.