Spencer Brooksby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at BizIQ, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Arizona Cardinals Football Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering broad retail and institutional investment services.

Jason Arayata is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Christopher Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez works as an independent contractor for Uber and operates an Amway e-commerce business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yijun Yao is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Yao worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2017 to 2019, and at the Bank of China from 2016 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning solutions.

Travis Knutson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He also operates a business under the name TK Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by an extensive platform of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Walter Tuer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services and ongoing roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017 and 2018, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kile Clawson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and E*Trade Securities, as well as work outside the industry at Full Barrel Home Services and McDonald’s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Chase Investment Services Corp., and operated a coffee business called Number One Coffee (Banh Mi So 1). J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Gabriela Rubio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. Her work history includes 13 years at RBC Capital Markets and recent roles at The Blackmont Group and Creative Financial Designs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory services.

Brian Woo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Steve Rincand is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Yorba Linda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Civil Financial Services and NY Life Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a line cook for Food Fighters 4 All and is the founder of Imagine Photographic, a portrait and event photography business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Bo Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance, and Very Investment Group Inc., as well as experience in agricultural technology with Yunnan Aibi Agricultural Technology, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Garrett Dunlap is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and has background experience in the brewing industry with Delahunt Brewing and Docent Brewing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a range of investment and planning services across retail and institutional markets.

Anthony Jaramillo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Corona, CA, with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Jaramillo Transport, a vehicle transport service for car dealerships. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Melaina Cano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of The Cano Group, which specializes in multi-generational family wealth management. She serves as a trusted advocate to a select number of families, educating and guiding them to make confident financial decisions while preparing for future changes and opportunities. The Cano Group's approach extends beyond investment portfolios to incorporate a family's broader assets, values, and long-term vision with a focus on stewardship across generations. Melaina graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Stanislaus. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Melaina balances her professional role with her responsibilities as a mother and actively engages in her community through organizations such as the American Heart Association, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and St. Cecilia Church. She is also involved in mentoring young professionals and women pursuing careers in finance and frequently speaks at local colleges and advisory trainings.

Julian Castiblanco Canon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wescom Financial Services and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement services to individuals, institutions, and banks through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Algarin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. He is based in Irvine, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, employing a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Randall Zelko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized services, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Danny Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Angela Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with a brief gap in employment between 2022 and 2023. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Finance of America Mortgage from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.