Haroutioun Bartanian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography through a business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ohan Chorekchyan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years each. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting across a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a focus on non-discretionary financial planning and specialized municipal and public finance services.

Connie Rodriguez Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Sparking Success with Women, a professional networking group that supports and educates women professionals in the local community. 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 utilizes research and analytics from internal and third-party sources and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Erica White is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022, following seven years at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jonathan Goldstone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Michael Hou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a range of multi-asset investment solutions.

Dena Izumigawa is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. She maintains roles with Scarborough Financial Group, LLC, and Zen Planning Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting.

Sanae Garcia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she spent 14 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Nose Wiggle Productions, Inc., a company established for her occasional photography and video sales. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Anastasia Zarov is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Jose Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and has held a long-term position at Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in San Jacinto, California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Neal Eckerlin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 12 years with Young Life. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient investment solutions.

Marcia Herrera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014, currently serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JPMorgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Juan Escobar Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Benjamin Lemon is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. His background includes leadership roles within the Financial Planning Association and involvement on the board of Montecedro. He has also been active in several business and networking groups, including BNI and local chambers of commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ruzanna Sargsyan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, nA and Pacific Premier Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Cynthia Sherman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005. She serves as the owner and trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.