Donavan Mayes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his grandmother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Melissa Shadden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Santa Clara University. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Chow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, East West Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Family Paws Resort LLC, a dog daycare and boarding business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jeremy Hui is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, NYLife Securities, and Tutton Insurance Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Casa Medici Designs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charssy Zhang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017, with prior experience at Avemia USA Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Melody Chow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, she held roles at Charles Schwab Bank, The Little Bra Company, and worked in education and healthcare. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Curtis Wolfslau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. He is also affiliated with Chapman University since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dat Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked in various educational roles from 2014 to 2024, including positions at Western Governors University, University of Riverside, Gabrielino High School, and Jefferson Middle School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Mark Thornburg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Timbercreek, a golf driving range in Lewisville, Texas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and delivers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement these recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Mark Givenrod is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2022 and has longstanding roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in an investment-related capacity at SchoolsFirst FCU. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Susan Ellena is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012. Outside of financial advising, she co-owns and serves on the board of PTI Sand and Gravel Inc. and General Aggregate Supply Inc., both non-investment-related businesses. 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 services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and tools.

Donna Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate ownership and management. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Saurin Munshaw is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Munshaw owns a photography business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Eva Choi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fullerton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2008. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates investment management with broader Bank of America services, providing access to various products and trading strategies.

Kimberly Jaso is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and BMO Harris Bank. Kimberly is also a commissioned notary in California. 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, and retirement plan consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Toan Au is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and is also the owner of AUCO Inc. 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.

Philip Fried is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1987 before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and a broad selection of brokerage and insurance products.

William Sornstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of advising, he is the founder and chief instructor of the Fudoshin Aikido Center, a martial arts training and instruction facility. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Caralynn Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Outside of finance, she is a co-owner of a paintball supply store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buena Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including his current role since 2020. His other business activities include fiduciary services and acting as a personal representative. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.