Mark Mooney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools combined with investment guidance from its Global Investment Committee.

Maria Ang Laigo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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.

Brian Jackson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing Riverwalk Executive Suites, Inc., an office leasing business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a large client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Sarah Seo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has prior work experience in various roles including at In Home Supportive Services and Acuity Eye Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and it offers comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across multiple asset classes.

Victor Karidakes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2020, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Brian Stringer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2022 and was affiliated with Chapman University from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he collects and sells baseball cards. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jahule Valuvi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2014, he was involved with Jenlu, LLC, operating the Etsy shop Ladybug And Duke from 2017 to 2018. 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 through a non-discretionary advisory approach.

Samantha Zermeno is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an associate advisor at Mission Partnership Group LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports.

Glenn Wiessner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in an agricultural partnership inherited from a family member but does not have management involvement. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Gordon Chow is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities, and he has operated his own CPA practice since 1986. Outside of advising, he holds a role as Treasurer/Comptroller at First Chinese Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliated managers.

Hung Au is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996. 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 its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Kai Yuan Hu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise Financial Services, and JP Morgan Securities, among others. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Pengxin Fang is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2022. Prior to that, he has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erika Sahagun is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and several years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Her prior work includes roles at California Bank & Trust, First Republic Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank, First Citizens Bank, and Chase Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily made up of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and operates a large-scale integrated platform offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

James Kosan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2012 to 2024. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Gregory Tobey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in generating non-hazardous products online as a home-based business. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Brooke Zasadny is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corona, CA. She has been in the industry since 2021, with prior experience at Edward Jones and Verdugo Wealth Management. Brooke also has a background in education and spent time working with the ACT Volleyball Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple management approaches.

Benjamin Guizlo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Pick Group, and Grace Community Church, where he maintained sound and video equipment. He is also the owner of Enduring Business Management and has been involved in insurance-related business activities. 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 advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Steven Kanouse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and has operated Kanouse & Associates since 2007, providing tax preparation and accounting services alongside his advisory work. Kanouse also serves as a trustee of the Kanouse Family Mineral Trust and is involved in insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program platforms, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

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.