Kevin Qin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, as well as time spent at the University of California and Arcadia High School. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Rakesh Patel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Cheryl Hayden Rambeau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Benjamin Ling is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Ling serves on an advisory committee for the Taiwanese American Citizens League, providing guidance to national and local boards. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Alex Basmadjian is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, focusing on developing tailored financial plans that align with clients' personal and long-term financial objectives. His professional experience includes roles as a Portfolio Specialist and Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America between 2020 and 2021, and as a VP, Client Services Manager at Community Bank from 2016 to 2018. His expertise encompasses asset management, retirement and income planning, and tax-efficient investment strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Alex enjoys concerts, family activities, music, reading, and traveling.

John Polwrek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. and operated his own business, John J Polwrek, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across its offerings.

Arthur Burkhard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad investment solutions.

Liang Ke Yu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. 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 investment recommendations.

Crystal Merino is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of financial advising, she has been involved with City of Hope since 2017. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies and third-party discretionary management.

Camden Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Optimize Financial, Inc. He also has experience outside finance, including work at Klean-Sweep Parking Lot Service, Inc. and Handel's Ice Cream. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Power is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brenda Navarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and prior experience at American Air Balance Co. and A & B Hotel Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Valenzuela is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2010. He advises high net worth clients and business owners on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer by developing individually customized wealth management strategies that align with each client's financial future, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Daniel has built a team that supports portfolio development, wealth and retirement planning, estate and education planning services, liability management, tax minimization, bank and lending options through Bank of America, N.A., and asset preservation. As a qualified Portfolio Advisor, he recommends investment strategies, funds, and portfolios from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management or approved third-party managers based on a thorough understanding of his clients' goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and is accredited with several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Born and raised in Southern California, Daniel currently resides in Monrovia, CA.

Kyle Bacskai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual, Mora Financial, and EssilorLuxottica. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vincent Law is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. He also owns and operates Vincent Law Financial Consultant Group, LLC, a separate financial consulting practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Michael Hulley is a Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director with Merrill in Brea, California. In his role, he works closely with multiple generations of families to assist them in managing their wealth more purposefully. Mike fosters close-knit client relationships and is known as a go-to resource for ideas and opportunities gained from over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor. He provides support on a range of financial matters, including evaluating business ventures, significant purchases, family-wealth dynamics, and long-term goals. Mike earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance and Investing from the University of Southern California. He began his career as a financial advisor with Merrill in 1985, served with UBS from 2008 to 2016, and then rejoined Merrill. Since 1991, he has held leadership roles including Senior Resident Director. In this capacity, he mentors and supports a team of advisors and associates in the Brea office. Outside of his professional work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a Disney enthusiast, enjoys traveling, and follows various professional sports. He is also involved with community organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

Leslie Coulson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Coulson worked for Centaurus Financial Inc. for ten years and is also involved with Eldercalifornia. Additionally, Coulson serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Carlos Guerrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ruby Herrera is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Le-Vel, a privately held company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Quentin Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and has prior experience at Loyola Marymount University, Community Builders Group, Gonzaga University, and Loyola High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.