Wasaf Ali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has a decade of affiliation with Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sonny Kothari is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with the Kothari Group at Merrill. He has been with Merrill since 1990, providing customized wealth planning and advice to high-net-worth families. Sonny focuses on creating seamless, comprehensive financial experiences that address both clients' daily needs and long-term aspirations. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Sonny holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to maintain integrated financial management. Committed to his community, Sonny sits on the board of Pathways of Hope in Fullerton, California, an organization providing access to food, shelter, and housing. He lives in Fullerton with his wife and has three grown daughters. Sonny enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with his family.

Sherif Salib is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

Lisa Silva is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a real estate brokerage firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custodial platforms.

Sean Kang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, following several years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide 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.

Andrew Sanchez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of finance, he is the owner and co-designer of Rivalry Clothing Co., where he creates and sells graphic designs for clothing companies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, with a focus on customized, non-discretionary solutions.

Roberta Armijo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing planning centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

George Veater is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, LPL Financial, and SPC. Outside of his financial career, he owns and operates a working cattle ranch and bronc riding school that hosts rodeo events. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services delivered through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with various customizable portfolio strategies and maintains a complex affiliate network supporting its wide range of financial solutions.

Kiersten Oliva is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mark Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murrieta, California, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Tolan serves as secretary on the Holy Name of Mary Parish Finance Committee and coaches youth basketball for the City of La Verne. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Maimaiti Dilidaer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His recent roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill beginning in 2025. He has also worked at Somavedic Technologies and held various roles at Southeast Missouri State University. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susan Chung is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the VITA Program through the Good Hands Foundation under OC United Way and works as a tax preparer specializing in business tax preparation with Alleviate Tax. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Moses Lin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities, HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Edward Jones. He also serves as Group Director Investments – Senior Vice President at New York Community Bancorp. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s offerings include a range of advisory programs implemented through both proprietary and third-party managers, focusing on aligning client information and risk tolerance with suitable investment models.

Brian Roush is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of financial services, he has worked in retail roles at Bass Pro Shops and in embroidery at Hancocks Embroidery. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party manager programs.

Josie Chuang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various entities within JPMorgan Chase since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Karen Burneff is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and was previously with Quantum Econometrics from 2004 to 2023. Burneff serves as a non-public arbitrator in industry dispute hearings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform to deliver customizable investment strategies.

David Nguyen is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at World Financial Group and First City Realty. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and investment options.

Shaquawn Schasa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Schasa serves as board chair for the Los Angeles Community Development Foundation and volunteers with the Rich Heritage Foundation, which supports HBCU athletes through basketball conferences. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Lulu Lo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously spent seven years with KinFine USA, Inc. and time at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Daniel Ruddock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Fe Springs, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at NeoGenomics, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Alcon Vision. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referring home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by third-party custodians.