Can Zhao is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Zhao worked at Citibank N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ariana Bedolla Medina is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in implementing and updating their financial plans.

Paul Williams is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has been part of the firm and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Paul sells life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Jessica Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Changhoon Oh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MSI Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG framework in its recommendations.

Christina Mcdonough is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and CFO of Specialized Contract Interiors, a manufacturing representative business in Mission Viejo, CA. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mahnaz Nouri is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Juan Capistrano, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amir Kompanian is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in wealth management, specializing in college education planning, employee benefits, executive and equity compensation, family wealth strategies, institutional consulting, and focused areas such as LGBT and women’s wealth planning. Amir’s approach integrates comprehensive financial strategies with estate planning while collaborating closely with clients’ external advisors, including attorneys and tax professionals. Amir began his career in private equity in Istanbul before moving to the United States in 2014. His professional background includes launching a start-up and roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2015. Having lived in six countries, his global perspective supports a culturally fluent advisory style suited to clients with international ties or complex financial circumstances. Amir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA from Eastern Mediterranean University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English, Persian, and Turkish. Outside of his professional work, Amir’s personal interests include bungee jumping, cooking, and various sports such as pickleball, skiing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, and refereeing.

Adam Liquori is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation. Liquori serves as President and board member of APL Wealth Management Inc. and is a board member of the Laguna Niguel Military Support Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Gregory Maniaci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with XM Properties LLC, a real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and investment modeling but generally acts in an advisory capacity without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Frank Lu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Amy Kamps is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and is also associated with Financial Advisors Network since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in medical and life insurance sales through Kamps Asset Management Planning Services, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Eliseo Lopez Ornelas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides comprehensive financial guidance tailored to his clients' individual goals. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. With expertise spanning general investing, retirement planning, and risk management, Eliseo serves as a resource for a range of financial needs. He also facilitates access to specialized services within Bank of America, including banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he offers ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Eliseo holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University Dominguez Hills and a Master's degree from DeVry University. He conducts his advisory services in both English and Spanish.

Chandler Billman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LBS Financial Credit Union and Bank of America. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise on portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Shannon Flood is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, Shannon worked at Washington State University and held a position at Riptide Sushi. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Adam Hout is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Hout Financial Services, Inc. and Lido Advisors, LLC. He is also vice president of Hout Construction Services, Inc., a family-owned engineering business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions with a broad operational platform.

Harvey Ivory is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Dassault Systemes from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kent Struck is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Feifei Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Axa. She is based in Irvine, CA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Maghan Klein is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Laguna Beach, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.