Vahe Baban is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the board of a Home Owners Association in Studio City, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Andrew Kiernan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Kiernan is involved in media and film production, including serving as a media council member for The Paley Center for Media and owning Kiernan Films LLC, which focuses on movie projects. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Arnetta Tolley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jenny Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of SEJI Management LLC, a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

James Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and was a partner at Core Financial Group, where he also served as an administrator. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations, supported by an extensive affiliate network and a distinctive approach that often involves advisory and implementation-support roles rather than delegated management.

Lachlan Cameron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2011 and is also associated with Cameron, Murphy & Spangler, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved as a varsity soccer coach at Mayfield Senior School and holds a minority interest in a local bakery business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with the advisor.

Aaron Nosler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Nosler is the creator and owner of The Kilo Company, which imports honey from Europe, Canada, and Latin America for sale to retailers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority, focusing on ongoing or one-time planning engagements rather than institutional portfolio management.

Ross Klafter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Service in Los Angeles from 2008 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Nita Ma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Based in Pasadena, CA, her career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Davit Kesabyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. He also has a role at University of Arizona Global Campus from 2024 to 2025. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Thomas Lin is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously spent 32 years at Signator Investors, Inc. based in Pasadena, CA. Lin continues to receive residuals from a prior health insurance agency role. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and management platforms to construct and oversee customized portfolios across various asset classes.

Alexandar Ruzich is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since the late 1980s and early 1990s. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in business activities related to the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and select discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Melissa Delahoussaye is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she holds ownership interests in Film L.A. Inc. and the Santa Clarita Film Office, entities involved in sourcing homes for film shoots in California. 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, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

Armen Shabanian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background also includes positions at California State University Northridge, Shake Shack, and the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Robert Chanpong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2000. He specializes in serving a select group of affluent individuals and families, including corporate executives, business owners, and clients in sports and entertainment. Robert's practice focuses on planning and portfolio management, with particular emphasis on personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and assisting clients transitioning into retirement. He works closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address tax, trust, philanthropic, estate, and corporate financial matters. Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a double emphasis on Finance and Real Estate and a minor in economics. Residing in Pasadena with his wife Lara and their three sons, Robert actively engages in sports and outdoor activities. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, traveling, and woodworking.

Philip Imhoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and has prior experience with Beverly Hills Unified School District and Entertainment Partners/Central Casting. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the volunteer membership committee chairman for the Canoga Park/Westhills Chamber of Commerce and is a part owner of Talk Peace Farm, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and implements models via BNY Mellon Advisors, using a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Anahid Luke is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she held roles at Avantax and National Planning Corporation, and she is also the owner and president of Luke Services, Inc., a firm offering financial and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Smansa Chu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Chu worked at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Bank of the West since 2016. 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 and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party resources.

Joshua Maldonado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Merrill, Bank of America, US Bank, and CitiBank. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Albert Yuan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.