Dominic Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch/BOA, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the U.S. Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Hsien Lu is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors, where he worked for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside fixed business and owns investment real estate. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment products.

Cong Wang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, HSBC Bank USA, Avantax Advisory Services, Bohai Securities, and Everbright Securities. He also serves as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and works as a wealth management associate at TYWL Wealth Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, 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.

Sanae Garcia is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Nose Wiggle Productions, Inc., a company through which she occasionally sells photography and video work. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Anastasia Zarov is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2005. Merrill, along 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.

Christopher Calagna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. Calagna holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrea Atanay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Open Heart Studio LLC, an online retail business focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to support its clients' financial goals.

Henry Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jose Flores Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, with three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2022 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2002. Outside of advising, he owns a rental property in San Jacinto, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Thompson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Brea, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor as an Amazon Publisher. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Yijia Guan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, Yijia worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2021 to 2023, and at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2021. Yijia holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a range of capital markets solutions.

Benjamin Lemon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has held various roles in financial planning associations and served on the board of Montecedro. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and sophisticated operational tools.

Cynthia Sherman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the trustee of her deceased mother's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Xuemei Wei is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 20 years of industry experience. Wei serves as Treasurer on the board of the Chinese-American Engineers and Scientists Association of Southern California, a nonprofit professional organization focused on technical development and networking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment products and services, including specialized planning and institutional offerings.

Steven Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and has prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Upland, California. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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 various institutional accounts.

Maria Almario is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held various roles including positions at Kaiser Permanente and entrepreneurial ventures. 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 offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Diego Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Solis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on helping busy professionals and business owners coordinate investments, retirement planning, cash flow management, insurance needs, and tax-efficient wealth building through long-term financial strategies. With expertise in education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, Jonathan offers personalized guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and an MBA from The University of Arizona Global Campus. Outside of his professional role, Jonathan enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains, biking, camping, gardening, and traveling. He is involved in the community through organizations like the Monrovia Historical Society and Pasadena Beautiful. Jonathan is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

Kim Pang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Pang worked at Merrill and PIMCO Investments LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.