Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

Susie Lu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jay Lometillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Gabriela Torres Luvianos is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for twelve years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in planning a lifestyle podcast focused on Latina culture. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cassia Stefanini is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years and has been with Primerica since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading and overlay responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Shu Yuan Lai is a financial advisor at Cetera with the Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Their work history includes long-term roles at Cetera and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Yingshu Jiang is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including W&S Brokerage, Western & Southern Life, and Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Wilson Tien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Di Jin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena, CA. She manages wealth for high-net-worth individuals and families to support their investment, wealth transfer, and legacy planning objectives. Di also works with private business owners on financing, business growth, employee benefits, and pre-transaction planning, leveraging a broad range of financial services and strategies delivered through a team of specialists and analysts. Di has been in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. Prior to Merrill Lynch, she held roles as a financial advisory director at CITIC Securities and as an Investor Relations director at Aquila Capital in Beijing, China. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, legacy planning, and addressing the financial needs of Chinese-speaking clients, particularly first-generation Americans. Di holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance from the University of International Business and Economics, and an MBA from China Europe International Business School. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Di enjoys traveling, yoga, playing piano, and swimming in her spare time.

Robert Begley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2002 and is also the CEO of Begley Capital Management LLC, a financial and insurance practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Jonathan Corob is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for The Oaks Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jiahui Xu is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. Xu holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Jocelyne Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017 and previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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.

Steven Norin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jacek Holzwieser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also a co-owner of The Holzwieser Trust, a family investment entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Todd Goldsworthy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Goldsworthy Financial Services LLC and Klatch Coffee Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Fwu Chian Tsai is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2004 and owns Lotus Accountancy Company, a CPA firm providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, business management consultation, and tax planning services. He also serves as president of a market consulting firm unrelated to investment activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets for approximately 800,000 clients.