Scott Macbeth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Brea, California office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998, serving clients across various financial planning and investment management needs. Scott holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Fullerton University. Scott works with families and businesses to help them navigate financial market challenges and achieve their goals within comfortable risk levels. He specializes in assisting corporate executives with complex stock options and deferred compensation strategies, including expertise in Rule 144 filings and 10b-5 plans. His approach is goal-based, focusing on understanding clients' priorities and the liability aspects of both personal and business balance sheets. Scott places emphasis on asking insightful questions and thoroughly understanding clients' current financial situations and desired outcomes without exposing them to unnecessary risk. Scott resides in Newport Beach, where he enjoys surfing and riding his bike along the boardwalk during his free time.

Ivy Van is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a personal investment business focused on rental properties. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angela Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with a brief gap in employment between 2022 and 2023. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at Finance of America Mortgage from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Fadi Mansour is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, and has held prior roles at firms including The Ayco Company, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts vehicles on Turo. 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 financial planning and asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Natasha Pirozko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. She is also active as a retirement plan advisor 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Anthony Labarba is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence using quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Ryan LeVine is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes building meaningful relationships to support clients' financial planning needs. Ryan's professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Services Representative in 2023, to Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate at Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2021. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys a range of personal interests including comedy, food, golf, music, reading, and traveling. He values spending time with his family and looks forward to engaging with new clients.

Stephen Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he was employed at Merrill and Bank of America from 2019 to 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Gabriel Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Alpha Academy starting in 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cristian Santana is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Susan Powell is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with LPL Financial since 2002 and previously worked with Osaic FA, Inc. for one year. Powell is based in Tustin, California. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ludinila Pangan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. She is currently based in Buena Park, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Douglas Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, California, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. He is also commissioned in fixed insurance and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steve Nigoghossian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab primarily serves 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 and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Gustavo Rivera is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Rivera has also served on the University Heights Middle School Site Council and played in the Moreno Valley Community Band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Rosemarie Borson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Chaffey FCU, Anaheim Glass, FSC Securities Corporation, and operating a bookkeeping business since 2011. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment options and operational tools.

Maitram Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Nguyen worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase, with a combined tenure from 2011 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Sina Tahamzadeh is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, utilizing a model-driven investment approach and access to third-party asset managers.

Natalie Barron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where she has worked since 2004. She has 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of her advisory role, she leads the Long Beach chapter of Provisors, a professional networking organization, and volunteers on event planning committees for nonprofit and healthcare organizations including Able ARTS Work and the Memorial Medical Center Foundation. She also serves as a continuing education sponsor and presenter for the CFP Board. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-driven asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.