Ronald Rand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Children's Dental Foundation and owns a racehorse managed by a trainer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model simulations to support client financial strategies.

Benjamin Ling is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Ling serves on an advisory committee for the Taiwanese American Citizens League, providing guidance to national and local boards. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Nancy Woo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. She has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Westland Financial Services Inc. and The Leaders Group Inc. Woo also serves as a Life and LTC Insurance Specialist at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alex Basmadjian is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, focusing on developing tailored financial plans that align with clients' personal and long-term financial objectives. His professional experience includes roles as a Portfolio Specialist and Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America between 2020 and 2021, and as a VP, Client Services Manager at Community Bank from 2016 to 2018. His expertise encompasses asset management, retirement and income planning, and tax-efficient investment strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Alex enjoys concerts, family activities, music, reading, and traveling.

Juan Sarmiento is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth, INC since 2025 and previously at NYLife Securities LLC from 2023 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing clients with fixed product sales such as insurance and annuities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers access to multiple custodial arrangements and alternative investments.

Mirzayit Mirzijon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, East West Bank, JPMorgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Dahe Aquatic Products Co. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with services that also include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Liang Ke Yu is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2012, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and 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 advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence, combines quantitative and qualitative research, and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Faran Shaker serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on establishing long-term financial relationships through trust and transparency, engaging in open dialogue to understand clients' unique financial goals and developing tailored plans that align with their interests. His expertise includes college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Faran also has practical experience working with defined contribution retirement plans, assisting plan sponsors with guidance and plan design, and educating participants on retirement readiness. Raised in Wisconsin, Faran earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has obtained several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®). Although he holds a law degree, he does not provide legal advice in his current role. Faran has contributed as the Bank of America Community Volunteer Champion for Central Los Angeles in 2021 and 2022. He is fluent in Persian and English. His personal interests include running, tennis, and writing. He approaches his advisory role with the philosophy of connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Louella Basco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has a concurrent role with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Andrew Quillope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with trade requests and annual report reviews for a colleague’s practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jaymie Wetzel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 institutional investors.

Brenda Navarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at American Air Balance Co. and A & B Hotel Management. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Douglas Cowles is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Vanhaaster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging extensive research and analytics to support its investment approach.

George Mendoza is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Palma, California, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 1995 and served at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza owns George P Mendoza Tax Service, providing tax preparation services to clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

Michael Hulley is a Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director with Merrill in Brea, California. In his role, he works closely with multiple generations of families to assist them in managing their wealth more purposefully. Mike fosters close-knit client relationships and is known as a go-to resource for ideas and opportunities gained from over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor. He provides support on a range of financial matters, including evaluating business ventures, significant purchases, family-wealth dynamics, and long-term goals. Mike earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance and Investing from the University of Southern California. He began his career as a financial advisor with Merrill in 1985, served with UBS from 2008 to 2016, and then rejoined Merrill. Since 1991, he has held leadership roles including Senior Resident Director. In this capacity, he mentors and supports a team of advisors and associates in the Brea office. Outside of his professional work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a Disney enthusiast, enjoys traveling, and follows various professional sports. He is also involved with community organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

Leslie Coulson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Coulson has worked at various firms, including Centaurus Financial and Fragasso Wealth Advisors, and maintains an active role outside of advisory services as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools.

Carlos Guerrero is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill, Bank of America, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Ruby Herrera is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Le-Vel, a privately held company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Lope Choa is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. His approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each client’s full financial picture, and he utilizes resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions. Choa’s areas of expertise include portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and maintains professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Choa participates in local volunteer organizations and integrates this service-oriented philosophy into his client relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, biking, and golfing.