John Mishima is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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. The firm focuses on delivering non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Eric Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at HSBC Bank USA and Cetera Investment Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alvin Lam is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop wealth plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Alvin focuses on providing clarity and structure to financial decisions that clients often find fragmented or reactive. His expertise includes tax-efficient investment and retirement planning, cash flow management, wealth preservation, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Alvin has experience collaborating with clients and their tax advisors and CPAs to coordinate investment strategies and retirement planning. He serves clients interested in college education planning, family wealth management, special needs planning strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended schools within the California State University System. In addition to his advisory role, Alvin is involved in community service through organizations such as Ability First and professional groups including the South Pasadena Royal Lions Club and Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles. He is bilingual in Yue (Cantonese), Chinese, and English, and his personal interests include golfing, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Regan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and is a member of the Board of Directors for Friends of La Canada Baseball, a charity supporting the La Canada High School Baseball team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Shane Waarbroek is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of investment professionals that provides comprehensive wealth planning and personalized financial strategies, aiming to give clients confidence as they navigate various financial markets. His practice focuses on serving high net worth individuals, families, foundations, retirement plans, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and clients in sports and entertainment. With 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, Shane joined Merrill in 2003. He has expertise in corporate benefits, including equity compensation, defined benefit and contribution plans, executive compensation, and retirement planning. His team offers customized consultation that covers investments, lending through Bank of America, alternative investments, and diversification strategies. Shane’s responsibilities include selecting and overseeing specialized fund managers with tactical and strategic asset allocation. Shane earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with specializations in Computing and Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Outside of his professional work, Shane has been involved with UCLA alumni organizations and the Rotary Club of Westwood Village.

Kylie Silva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at New York Life and NYLife Securities. She is based in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Felix Urena Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Citigroup Global Markets for 16 years before joining JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2023. He serves as a board member for LA Waterkeeper, a nonprofit focused on protecting and improving water quality in the Los Angeles area. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Sean Keenan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007, beginning his career after graduating with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Sean joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in January 2019, bringing with him experience from Merrill Edge and Scottrade, where he served as an Investment Consultant. Sean specializes in helping clients manage their wealth to meet individual needs, focusing on a comprehensive and personalized approach that starts with understanding client goals. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Monrovia, California, Sean balances his professional life with personal interests such as camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in community service with organizations including CAP San Bernardino Food Bank and Heal the Bay.

Michael Gorak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for a total of nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent agent involved in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Chun Pong Lau is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and CTBC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Ares Palace LLC, a company focused on wholesale real estate acquisitions and residential property sales and remodeling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and model portfolio implementations.

Ted He is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 license and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he manages property rentals in the Los Angeles area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Maximillian Prato is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate since 2023 and has held various roles including working at South Hill Country Club, where he also serves as a bartender. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Yunfen Yi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and investment management for high net worth clients. With nine years of experience in the financial industry, she has worked with firms such as US Bancorp, JP Morgan, and PNC Bank, collaborating with teams to provide investment solutions tailored to clients' goals and needs. Yunfen's expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and strategies for individual and corporate investments. Yunfen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her Bachelor's degree as well as a Master of Business Administration from Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, and an additional MBA from Mercer University. She is proficient in Chinese, Yue (Cantonese), and English. Yunfen values building trust and simplicity in her client relationships, focusing on open communication and understanding clients' life priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Yunfen enjoys playing badminton, basketball, dancing, golfing, music, reading, running, singing, traveling, and practicing yoga. She is actively involved with the Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California and the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following long tenures at FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Lorenzo Detoma is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2005 and holds the title of Senior Vice President. Lorenzo's work focuses on building long-term relationships with individuals, multigenerational families, and business owners. He has over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, providing guidance in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Lorenzo utilizes Merrill Lynch's resources and collaborates with internal specialists as well as clients' attorneys and accountants to address tax, trust, estate, and wealth transfer matters. Lorenzo holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, he spends time cooking, traveling, and being with his family.

Dujuan Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Alex Choi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services and Genesis Wealth Partners, where he also operates an entrepreneurial venture, BBTails LLC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and various advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from multiple sources.

Leon Chen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has built a career in the financial industry spanning over a decade, with previous roles including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2019 to 2025 and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2019. Leon focuses on providing personalized financial planning and guidance tailored to each client's goals and priorities. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to offer comprehensive financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Leon enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends through various social activities.

Ryan Mouton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has a background that includes various roles dating back to 2011. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of an e-commerce seasoning retail business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and portfolio management services through a large network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios incorporating multiple asset types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Yun Hao is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yun Hao provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, leveraging a global network of specialists to explore financial possibilities in today's markets. Yun Hao has expertise in areas including corporate benefits, education planning, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments and non-profits, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Yun Hao serves clients by offering customized financial strategies aligned with their priorities and goals. Yun Hao holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Harbin Engineering University. Fluent in English and Chinese, Yun Hao is also involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits®/Financial Education, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and PSILY Foundation, and Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. Outside of professional responsibilities, Yun Hao enjoys hiking, music, reading, traveling, and yoga.