Crystal Merino is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of financial advising, she has been involved with City of Hope since 2017. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies and third-party discretionary management.

Kevin Power is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. for 10 years and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC for one year before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Louella Basco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has a concurrent role with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Andrew Quillope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with trade requests and annual report reviews for a colleague’s practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Brenda Navarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at American Air Balance Co. and A & B Hotel Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Daniel Valenzuela is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2010. He advises high net worth clients and business owners on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer by developing individually customized wealth management strategies that align with each client's financial future, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Daniel has built a team that supports portfolio development, wealth and retirement planning, estate and education planning services, liability management, tax minimization, bank and lending options through Bank of America, N.A., and asset preservation. As a qualified Portfolio Advisor, he recommends investment strategies, funds, and portfolios from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management or approved third-party managers based on a thorough understanding of his clients' goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and is accredited with several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Born and raised in Southern California, Daniel currently resides in Monrovia, CA.

Kyle Bacskai is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mora Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and EssilorLuxottica, as well as positions in education at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Chino Hills High School. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Vincent Law is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He also owns Vincent Law Financial Consultant Group, LLC, through which he dedicates limited time outside his primary role. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with unique financial planning needs.

George Mendoza is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Palma, California, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 1995 and served at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza owns George P Mendoza Tax Service, providing tax preparation services to clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

Leslie Coulson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Coulson has worked at various firms, including Centaurus Financial and Fragasso Wealth Advisors, and maintains an active role outside of advisory services as a notary. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools.

Carlos Guerrero is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill, Bank of America, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Ruby Herrera is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Le-Vel, a privately held company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Quentin Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and has prior experience at Loyola Marymount University, Community Builders Group, Gonzaga University, and Loyola High School. 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 options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mark Poitras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, with prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Ameriprise. Outside his advisory work, he is involved in managing family-owned real estate rental properties. 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 access to various investment programs, supported by technology tools and extensive operational resources.

Katy Zhao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, Zhao participated in a one-time modeling photoshoot for a clothing retailer’s holiday campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisors.

Vivian Lo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2008, with prior roles including Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2020 and Financial Planner at the Royal Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013. Vivian focuses on building trusting client relationships and sharing key financial planning concepts. She assists clients in managing changes and provides ongoing guidance to develop personalized financial plans. She holds a California Insurance License.

Frode Teigen is a Financial Advisor with the Ma Teigen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021 and contributes to the team by overseeing operations to facilitate sustained client interaction. Frode applies his analytical skills and experience to design customized wealth management plans, gathering relevant data and modeling scenarios to clarify client priorities and identify action items. He also dedicates significant effort to investment analysis and research, evaluating competing investment options aligned with client needs and advising on parameters such as risk thresholds, time horizons, tax sensitivity, and liquidity. Before joining Merrill, Frode worked for decades in the information technology sector and was involved as a venture capital investor for tech start-ups. He holds a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Frode is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA™). He communicates in English, Norwegian, Swedish, and French. Frode is married with two children and enjoys exploring local trails around Pasadena, California, with his family and their dog, Kiki. His personal interests include chess, hiking, reading, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Jason Betts is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Isaac Taylor is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Taylor serves as a board member for the Pasadena Fire Foundation and the Pasadena Fire Department EMS Reserve, both nonprofit organizations focused on community safety and emergency medical services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining planning and investment management as separate services.

Kyle Ergas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing clients with personalized financial planning and investment strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Kyle focuses on areas such as retirement planning, general investing, and saving for unforeseen events. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle takes time to understand each client's individual circumstances to help them develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial objectives. Kyle approaches financial advising with an emphasis on simplicity and transparency, aiming to guide clients through the complexities of wealth planning by addressing their specific goals and concerns. He provides ongoing advice and support as clients' needs evolve over time.