Patrick Newton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 1998 and has served the Laguna Hills, California office since May 5th of that year. Patrick works with families, executives, engineers, and businesses to preserve and grow their wealth and assist with wealth transition to heirs or charities. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from the George Argyros School of Business at Chapman University in Orange, California, graduating in May 1998. He also served six years in the United States Marine Corps, with four years active duty and two years in inactive reserves. Patrick holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick maintains an interest in community involvement consistent with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boxing, hiking, photography, and videography.

Siyuan Li is a financial advisor at Merrill in Irvine, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Li worked at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Cathay Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmelo Battaglia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Jammie Hunter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, PNC Investments LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Markus Wong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following five years at Beijing Lisi Trading Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a food services business, Spice and Rice, and owns Kelly's Closet LLC, an apparel consulting firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and emphasizes a large retail advisor and branch network alongside affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Blayne Dreyer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Elevated Living Collective, Bridge Bank, and Doordash Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios. The firm is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies, use of AI and algorithmic methods, and its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Mc Kenna Wegner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, Mc Kenna worked at Paramount Global, Stranos Wealth Management, and has held roles outside the financial sector including positions at Redwood Construction Company and Donerg Mediterranean and Turkish Grill. Mc Kenna also has experience in education through work at Chapman University and Timberline High School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Dominic Pincin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2024. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses various analytical tools to support client goals.

Howard Woo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Juliett Givogri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2010. 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.

James Hass is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and ADP Totalsource Group Inc. He is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent with Mopal Ventures LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Kevin Paquet is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Frederick Chang is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Pacific Life Insurance Company for ten years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios using systematic methodologies and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Lacey Rivello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in personal training at F45 and had roles at Lululemon, Naturalena, and TruBru Organic Coffee. Outside of her advisory duties, she continues to work as a personal trainer for group fitness classes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides annual planning advice and written Recommendation Reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Buck is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Allianz Asset Management of America from 2007 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports its services with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andre Julian is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the investment industry in 1996 and joined the Merrill Financial Advisory team in 2013. As a former business owner and CFO of an independent investment advisory firm, Andre offers financial strategies tailored to business owners, high-net worth individuals, and families, taking into account their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Andre's experience includes years as a television analyst for CNBC, Bloomberg, and the Fox News Network, which enhanced his understanding of market influences and his ability to communicate complex investment concepts. He emphasizes that sound financial advice is grounded in proper portfolio allocation strategies customized to individual client needs rather than individual market picks. Andre follows a disciplined wealth management process based on established investment principles while allowing flexibility to adapt to changing economic conditions. Client information serves as the foundation for customized strategies, supported by the resources available through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Andre holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Social Ecology, both from the University of California at Irvine. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) designation from the Investments and Wealth Institute™ and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Andre speaks English and Ukrainian. He is involved with several community organizations, including the Dita Power of Sight Foundation, the LEAP Leadership Foundation, and the UCI Business School MBA Mentor Program. Andre and his wife, Christine, reside in South Orange County, California, where they enjoy an active lifestyle.

Bryan Peterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Merrill for several years and has a background in engineering and manufacturing. He serves as a successor trustee for a family revocable living trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Dylan Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also involved as an independent insurance agent with Presidio Life LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with insurance and lending products.

Joseph Katzaroff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Painewebber Incorporated since 1988. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Rajkumar Motwani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.