Mark Wong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fidelity’s investment management affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, serves retail and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction in its investment approach, and it is notable for its use of AI and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Jennifer Overby is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked for eight years at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides contract services for technology platforms Uber Technologies, Inc. and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with financial planning centered on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Sean Gomez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephanie Crean is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, having previously worked at American Express for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with 39 North, Inc., a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup and Wells Fargo in various roles. He serves as chair of the board of directors for the Saint Francis Foundation, a charitable organization. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform and offers access to a wide range of products and services.

Tony Chou is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oak Family Investments for seven years and LPL Financial for one year. Outside of his advisory work, Chou serves as a San Marino City Councilman, coaches varsity volleyball, and owns a tea store through an absentee-run holding company. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eddie Rubio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, Wescom Credit Union, and Wells Fargo in various roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Gohar Tumanian Balyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and operates a non-investment-related business, G&G Properties & Consulting, LLC, with her husband. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Chad Mortenson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. He is also CEO of Mortenson Financial Services, Inc., a financial advisory support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services, as well as specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

Jingwei Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Yooni Chang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Mamie Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Cantella & Co., and Raymond James & Associates before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Phillip Lehman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Advanced Energy Solutions and Bank of America, as well as studies at the University of Arizona. 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 broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Tiffany Wenzel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, US Bancorp Investments Inc, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, she was involved in a personal business venture, T Wenzel Beauty, LLC, from 2018 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Shujuan Yan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and four years at Ameriprise. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joon Kim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2022 and was previously with TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2012 to 2022. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative-investment process.

Rhonda Sasse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 1991. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Yuran Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Liu holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at Bank of America, Cathay Bank, and Ajisen Ramen. Outside of financial advising, Liu serves as a California Notary Public. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, enabling access to a wide range of products and services.

Madelyn Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015, as well as a two-year period at Hidden Oaks Retreat. Primerica Advisors serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA. His career includes over 16 years at Payden & Rygel and two years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. He is also a board member of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, a nonprofit organization supporting higher education initiatives. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and employing an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.