Jonathan Kovach is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Boogie Forever LLC, Nuance Communications, and Infor, Inc. His background includes roles in both the financial sector and technology companies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Kian Soh is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2017 and First Bank since 2016. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Menchu Ituralde is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked in bookkeeping and business consulting roles, including with Noble Accounting, LLC, and JBC Group, LLC. She has also been involved with the Marinduque Association of Southern California. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio management.

Argin Safian is a financial professional at GWN Securities Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his financial services career, he provides in-home supportive services for elderly and disabled individuals. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and third-party sub-advisers. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Negin Banaei is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Unionbanc Investment Services and Bank of the West. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in KLEEQ LLC, a company specializing in industrial coating, engraving, and 3D fabrication for aerospace, automotive, defense, and high-end consumer products. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, leveraging its affiliation with a bank holding company to provide integrated banking resources and operational support.

Jenna Scandalios is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. She has also held positions at Aristotle and Pathstone. Jenna is based in Los Angeles, CA. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, offering portfolios through separately managed accounts and pooled funds. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in long-term fundamental research and employs multiple portfolio managers to tailor client allocations based on objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Cilika Xie is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, she worked at Pennymac and has academic experience from the University of Toronto. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach blending passive and active managers, with portfolio oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Kate Kittinger is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. Kittinger has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2013. Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants advises plan sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans, providing ERISA fiduciary services, participant advice, plan design, and administrative support. The firm focuses on asset-allocation driven model portfolios and written investment policy statements, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kristy Green is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at National Planning Corporation and FINRA before joining TIAA-CREF in 2019. Outside of finance, she occasionally acts in movies and TV shows when opportunities arise. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of discretionary management options alongside point-in-time planning services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Intcher Bramlett is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He has previously worked within the Capital Group Companies and has managed the Intcher K Bramlett Living Trust, where he acts as trustee overseeing real estate investment property. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, emphasizing fundamental research, long-term investment horizons, and a multi-manager approach through affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.

Charles Bachtell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and has worked at Western International Securities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advising, he serves as President and Managing Partner of the Academy of California Examinations, which provides exam preparation for financial services licensing. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various technologies to support its investment strategies.

Lee Chen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Chen serves on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Country Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

Robert Bayliff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Cuso Financial Services, L.P. and Water and Power Community Credit Union. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Hadi Fakhoury is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of advising, he has ownership and officer roles in several restaurant and hospitality businesses in Orlando, FL, serving as a silent or active partner in these ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a range of investment and financial products.

Ernie Salgado is a financial advisor at Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Continental Currency Services. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Duke Susilasate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that incorporate structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kevin Qin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in City of Industry, CA. He has been with Merrill since 2022 and worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at the University of California and Arcadia High School. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Rocio Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2016. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates investment management within Bank of America’s broader platform, delivering access to a wide range of products and services.

Rakesh Patel is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Raymond Conboy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1998, beginning his career at Prudential Securities before joining Banc of America Investments in 2003, where he continues to provide financial advisory services. Raymond works with wealthy families, business owners, businesses, and non-profit organizations, assisting them in recognizing, understanding, and realizing their priorities and goals. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution and benefit plans, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Raymond aims to preserve and grow his clients' assets leveraging the broad financial capabilities of Merrill alongside the banking services of Bank of America. Raymond earned an Associate's Degree from Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Originally from Ireland, he moved to the United States in his early twenties. Outside of work, Raymond engages in hiking, triathlons, open water swimming, music, refereeing soccer, and spending time with his family. He also volunteers with organizations in his community, reflecting his commitment to community involvement.