Joeffrey Sunga is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to provide customized wealth planning and investment management. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to address various financial needs. His practice centers on retirement income planning, investment management, pension analysis, wealth transfer strategies, and guiding clients through major life transitions. Joeffrey assists pre-retirees, retirees, executives, and business owners with questions on retirement timing, pension options, sustainable retirement income, tax minimization, and efficient wealth transfer. He emphasizes building financial plans based on clients' priorities and collaborates with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals to deliver coordinated planning. Joeffrey holds designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from John Marshall High. He is involved with Foothill Vineyard Church. His personal interests include billiards, chess, drawing/sketching, fishing, music, painting, spending time with family, table tennis, and writing.

Ricardo Marrujo Mexia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and Ladder Up Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Chen Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Chen has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and third-party managers.

Soonhee Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Cho worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors since 2021. Outside of advisory work, Cho serves as president of an insurance sales business focused on United Healthcare products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Patrick Merrill is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. Merrill serves on the Investment Committee Board of Claremont United Church of Christ, where he assists in overseeing the church’s investments. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Miguel Rodriguez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tim Gottschalk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jean Koehler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monrovia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has real estate ownership interests in Los Angeles County. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Qixuan Wu is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, Wu worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Sami Harper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, Harper worked at LPL Financial from 2022 to 2024 and Kinecta FCU from 2006 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, Harper has involvement in real estate ownership focused on multi-family properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support and emphasizes assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Annie Chen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing clients with financial strategies for growing and preserving wealth. She manages wealth for high-net-worth individuals, families, and non-profit organizations, supporting investment, wealth transfer, and philanthropic objectives. Annie also works with private business owners on financing, business growth, employee benefits, and pre-transaction planning. Her areas of expertise include investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate planning, credit and lending solutions, and insurance policies. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Annie is particularly focused on serving Chinese-speaking clients, including first-generation Americans. Annie joined Merrill in 2018. Prior to this role, she spent two years as a financial analyst for the National Futures Association and five years as a business banker concentrating on global banking and commercial loans. She holds a B.S. degree in Economics and Media Communication from Sichuan Normal University, a Master of Musical Arts degree in Piano from the University of Missouri, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter holder. She is a member of the Chicago CFA Society. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Annie is involved with the Chinese American Service League and the Midwest Asian Health Association. She lives in Lincoln Park with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her free time, Annie enjoys traveling, yoga, interior design, and culinary arts.

John Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Haeseong Shin is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

James Standish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves business owners, executives, and entertainment professionals. In his role, he acts as a planner and Senior Portfolio Advisor, providing investment management, retirement and legacy planning, insurance, lending and credit, as well as banking services through Bank of America. His approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of clients' financial situations to develop personalized and disciplined strategies that emphasize diversification and balance. James has been dedicated to financial advising since 2011, drawing upon his background in business ownership and banking alongside formal education in economics and financial planning. His expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Economics from California State University at Long Beach. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). James resides in Hancock Park with his wife and four children.

Giovanni Alvarez Mena is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 15 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Group WOWM, LLC as a registered team member. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a delivery model focused on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Jeffrey Scofield is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Scofield serves on the boards of Education Through Music Los Angeles and the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, and he is an officer of the Pasadena Breakfast Forum, a local speaking group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory and portfolio management programs using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Anthony Valazza is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is also involved in community service as a board member of the Race Track Chaplaincy of California and serves as secretary for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, organizations that provide spiritual and material support to the race track community. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority, and supports ongoing plan reviews through a network of financial advisors.

Michael Tidik is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tidik is a limited partner and investor in real estate investment funds and commercial real estate partnerships. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Victor Kubo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Douglas Morris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in Elite Jewelry at the Vault since 1982. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling to develop financial plans.