Bradley Scott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages a business entity focused on operational aspects of his financial planning practice and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Peter Chow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, East West Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Family Paws Resort LLC, a dog daycare and boarding business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Charssy Zhang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017, with prior experience at Avemia USA Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Melody Chow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, she held roles at Charles Schwab Bank, The Little Bra Company, and worked in education and healthcare. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Lachlan Cameron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2011 and is also associated with Cameron, Murphy & Spangler, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved as a varsity soccer coach at Mayfield Senior School and holds a minority interest in a local bakery business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with the advisor.

Dat Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked in various educational roles from 2014 to 2024, including positions at Western Governors University, University of Riverside, Gabrielino High School, and Jefferson Middle School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Ross Klafter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Service in Los Angeles from 2008 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Nita Ma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Based in Pasadena, CA, her career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Armen Shabanian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background also includes positions at California State University Northridge, Shake Shack, and the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Robert Chanpong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2000. He specializes in serving a select group of affluent individuals and families, including corporate executives, business owners, and clients in sports and entertainment. Robert's practice focuses on planning and portfolio management, with particular emphasis on personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and assisting clients transitioning into retirement. He works closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address tax, trust, philanthropic, estate, and corporate financial matters. Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a double emphasis on Finance and Real Estate and a minor in economics. Residing in Pasadena with his wife Lara and their three sons, Robert actively engages in sports and outdoor activities. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, traveling, and woodworking.

Donna Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate ownership and management. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Saurin Munshaw is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Munshaw owns a photography business. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Sharpe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Upland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and thorough due diligence on alternative investments within an integrated operational structure.

Smansa Chu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Chu worked at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Bank of the West since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party resources.

Toan Au is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and is also the owner of AUCO Inc. 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.

Caralynn Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Outside of finance, she is a co-owner of a paintball supply store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Luis Barker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and has additional roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Shamrock Foods. Barker also engages in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referring home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Julia Kaminski is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates Inc for 21 years. Kaminski is also the owner of Dewey, McDonald & Carrillo, Inc., a firm that provides tax preparation and management advisory services, including tax mitigation and estate planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage, advisory, and managed account services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Paul Hoang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Albert Yuan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.