John Coon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leverages the global resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America, N.A. to meet the complex financial needs of affluent clients. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, and Tax Minimization. John has over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, he worked at Catalyst Funds, Lightstone Capital Markets, and Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and maintains Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Additionally, he has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Newport Beach, John played volleyball at UCLA, where his teams won NCAA Division I titles in 1998 and 2000. He resides in Newport Beach with his wife and two children. John serves as an active board member of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys surfing, fishing, playing guitar and piano, and coaching his son's baseball team.

Carol Otters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, where she has worked since 2011. She has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Chris Lopez is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2018, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Chris gained extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2018, an Insurance Consultant at C & S Insurance Agency from 2010 to 2015, a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2002 to 2010, and as a Financial Advisor at A.G. Edwards from 2001 to 2002. Chris holds a California Insurance License, supporting his qualifications in the financial and insurance sectors. His professional focus is on assisting clients and their families with their financial needs while maintaining a high level of integrity.

Swastik Deshpande is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Lenox Advisors. He also serves as a Relationship Manager for Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he is involved in the sale of life, accident, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Usha Cervantes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Covina, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 16 years of industry experience, including a decade at Transamerica Financial Advisors and over two years at LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she is the author of the book "Over 100 First Samoan Words" and owns a business called Lochytocker Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio options.

Evan Pantucci is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a member of the Pantucci Bonvechio team, which was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. This recognition is based on criteria including best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management, and firm-generated revenue. Evan and his team focus on developing long-term relationships with clients by understanding their priorities and financial goals. They provide experienced investment advice and guidance for high-net-worth families and institutional investors. Their services include access to Bank of America banking and coordination with Merrill Lynch's network of specialists and strategists. Evan's client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Executive and Equity Compensation Services, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Legacy Planning, among others. The team continues to enhance their expertise through advanced industry designations and continuing education. Evan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Evan enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, music, racquetball, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.

James Kefalas III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has prior experience in non-variable insurance from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he is the owner of Kefalasfoley Investment Services Inc., a support company unrelated to investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs and municipal advisory services.

Byung Chong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wescom Financial Services since 2000 and has been with LPL Financial since 2025, following two years at CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Todd Pam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. and CrossRoads Capital Distributors. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Tony Kim is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in San Gabriel, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Mengying Huang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Huang worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms and third-party managers through its multi-manager platform.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

Leo Rein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience working with nonprofit organizations such as Children's Institute, Inc. and Operation HOPE. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Elizabeth Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. She worked for National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. She serves as trustee of the Norman Family Trust and is president of Retirement Specialists, Inc., a business related to her LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, leveraging both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Shauna Castro is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2007 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diana Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she held various roles including positions at TBWA\Media Arts Lab and in the hospitality sector. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investor Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, she is active as an insurance agent involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative annual planning engagements.

Alexi Papadopoulos is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alexi provides clients with clear and transparent guidance to support their long-term financial decisions. Alexi's approach focuses on understanding each client's unique financial journey and prioritizing their interests to deliver honest insight and thoughtful planning, particularly in retirement planning. Alexi's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, then as a Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. This progression reflects a breadth of experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the firm.

Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.