Howard Wen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Christian Ridout is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities, helping them navigate complex investment and wealth management decisions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Christian holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, cooking, gardening, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Irina Bykova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, along with over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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.

Samantha Power is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a company called Apricity LLC, which is a potential candle business. 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.

Eliz Shahverdyan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Union Bank Investment Services, Bank of the West, and Firefighters First Credit Union. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining wealth management with institutional trading capabilities. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michele Steinberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. 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 services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

David Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property. 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 a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Kincaid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Primerica, he has worked with the LA County Sheriff Department since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Preston Dawson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Cubist LLC and Little Dot Studios. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a creative consultant for Cubist, providing services such as email marketing and social media management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Peter Kokos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He was previously with American Express Financial Advisors Inc for 20 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Jamye Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Moore also has over three decades of experience with Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

June Chow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology tools.

Wen Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working with individuals, families, and business owners at various stages of the business cycle. Wen takes time to thoroughly listen to and understand each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals, providing tailored recommendations based on factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. In his role, Wen coordinates with clients' trusted partners, including attorneys, accountants, and tax specialists, to ensure comprehensive and customized financial solutions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Ulysses Grant High. Wen is fluent in English and Mandarin. Outside of his professional work, Wen enjoys golfing with friends and clients.

Amanda Oliai is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016, with a brief period away from the industry. Prior to her advisory career, she was affiliated with the University of California, Riverside for three years. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Omar Ching is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., and Orion Metal Exchange. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bruce Horowitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 21 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also president and co-owner of Wealth Advocates, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Robert Claros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, and Bank of America. He is involved with Novus Wealth Group, a DBA under LPL, dedicating significant time to this activity. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Natalie Soo Hoo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she receives trail commissions on fixed annuity and life insurance policies. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Benjamin Ashkinos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm employs an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Nhan Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns GML Design, a business involved in resale products for online retail commerce. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.