Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Jennifer Kim is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera and Avantax and serves as a partner at Prospera Accountancy Group, where she provides CPA services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Son Van is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., KEM BY MMM Gelato, Bamboo Couriers, and several educational institutions. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Johnny Chi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Cetera Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Charlebois is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1989 and also operates Pension Portfolios, where he occasionally writes life and health insurance policies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Rafael Robles is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for 23 years. His current location is Whittier, CA. 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 strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christina Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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.

Kirk Sheby is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Sheby Financial Group. 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 advisory services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by operational tools and a broad spectrum of financial products.

Lucy Hoang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank from 2012 to 2018. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Aaron Volen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Pageant Coaching & Designs Inc., a company involved in pageant coaching and consulting. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Norbert Chen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he provides private tutoring and financial education services. 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 range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Johnny Vallejo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and previously was with Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2004 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Johnny V Distributing, a business based in Fullerton, CA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians, and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Alex Lukoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and has operated The Cigar Guys, a separate business venture, since 2008. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Desiree Tuck is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, she held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022, all within Fidelity Investments. In her role, Desiree focuses on collaborating with individuals and families to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their goals. She aims to provide clients with confidence and peace of mind through personalized financial guidance. Desiree holds a California Insurance License.

Robyn Medina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. Medina also maintains a long-term association with Comprehensive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Stephen Blunt is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2013. He previously worked with Maeder Wealth Group from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Blunt Financial Planning and Wealth Group, a support company for tax purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and maintains unique affiliations supporting municipal and public-finance work.

Doohee Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. Lee holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2018, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its program offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Allan Adriatico is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping families and businesses develop financial strategies that align with their needs, goals, and risk tolerance. Allan provides investment planning through a collaborative approach to help build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth. His work focuses on understanding each client's goals and concerns to create tailored wealth plans aimed at accomplishing their objectives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Allan offers clients a range of financial solutions and tools based on their unique circumstances, addressing priorities such as health, home, family, leisure, giving, work, and overall finance. Allan holds a High School Diploma from Martin Luther King High School and an Associate's Degree from Riverside City College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Allan spends time with his wife and three children. They enjoy traveling and exploring new food venues, particularly coffee shops. Allan is also involved in coaching basketball at local schools and youth sports teams.

Alexandria Morrell is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. She previously worked in education for 13 years and attended the University of Alabama from 2021 to 2025. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Alden Landis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Target and studied at California State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and offers model portfolios and advisory services to registered investment companies.