Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, HSBC, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, LLC. 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 combines internal research and third-party analytics to support investment decisions and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.

Sanae Garcia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she spent 14 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Nose Wiggle Productions, Inc., a company established for her occasional photography and video sales. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Anastasia Zarov is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Andrea Atanay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Open Heart Studio LLC, an online retail business focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to support its clients' financial goals.

Henry Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2010. 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 combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jose Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and has held a long-term position at Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in San Jacinto, California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Yijia Guan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, Yijia worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2021 to 2023, and at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2021. Yijia holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a range of capital markets solutions.

Benjamin Lemon is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. His background includes leadership roles within the Financial Planning Association and involvement on the board of Montecedro. He has also been active in several business and networking groups, including BNI and local chambers of commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Cynthia Sherman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005. She serves as the owner and trustee of a family trust. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Xuemei Wei is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 20 years of industry experience. Wei serves as Treasurer on the board of the Chinese-American Engineers and Scientists Association of Southern California, a nonprofit professional organization focused on technical development and networking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment products and services, including specialized planning and institutional offerings.

Steven Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Dimas, CA, holding one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kaiser Permanente and several entrepreneurial ventures. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Diego Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup, and multiple Wells Fargo entities. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Solis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists individuals, families, and business owners with building, preserving, and managing their wealth through goal-focused financial strategies. Jonathan's approach emphasizes long-term planning, disciplined investing, and personalized guidance to help clients make informed decisions at every stage of life. He specializes in financial planning for busy professionals and business owners, providing expertise in education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan coordinates investments, retirement planning, cash flow management, and tax-efficient wealth-building strategies, offering ongoing guidance and accountability to keep clients aligned with their goals. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's degree from the California State University System and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Arizona Global Campus. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Jonathan is involved in the Monrovia Historical Society and Pasadena Beautiful. He enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, photography, and spending time with family.

Kim Pang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and PIMCO Investments LLC. 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. Schwab offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining broad-scale client coverage with centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services.

Julie Nhan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing over an 11-year period before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by approved tools and investment committee resources.

Jesus Barboza Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Li is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also the owner of Cashow LLC, a cosmetics business focused on acrylic and gel nail products. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide fund and strategy recommendations.