Susan Bordeaux is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Bordeaux holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Irvine, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Daniel McDermott is a financial advisor at Osaic with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a retail business focused on weightlifting equipment and coaching. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer tailored investment solutions across various asset classes.

Vishal Chandra is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop financial and retirement plans aimed at creating financial peace of mind. He brings experience from previous roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, as well as a position as Sales Representative at Osaic Institutions. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial planning and advising. Vishal's professional background spans several years within the financial services industry, focusing on client relationship management and personalized financial strategies. Outside of his professional duties, Vishal enjoys a variety of personal interests including bowling, family activities, fitness, hiking, movies, and painting.

Alvaro Valverde is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Bio Terra Corporation. 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 is integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Mark Ansara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2013, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, Ansara is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership interests in family and private investment entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with clients having discretion over implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Art Ignacio is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Kristine Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its advisory process.

Marc Davis is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been providing financial guidance since 1987, working with high-net-worth individuals and business owners to address a broad range of financial needs. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income solutions. Marc holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also a member of the Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor Group. Marc’s approach centers on collaborating closely with clients to create personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Outside of his professional work, Marc enjoys running, skiing, surfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Jay Pangelinan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services and LPL Financial for 20 years. Johnson is also active as a financial advisor with Kinecta Wealth Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-smart strategies and adaptive withdrawal planning, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Timmie Ho is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ho worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, Ho has experience in the food service industry, including roles at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Chipotle Mexican Grill. 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.

David Jabczenski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Wescom Financial Services, LLC. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with approaches that include discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Cristian Ochoa is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and is also currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, his prior work experience includes roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and various sales positions. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

John Cowley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to its clients.

Theodore Diaz is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and in real estate sales. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a janitorial services business and occasionally rents out a personal vehicle through a peer-to-peer car sharing platform. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Craig Tuthill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Tuthill Motorsport Inc., an automotive industry company, and holds ownership interests in several investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using Wells Fargo’s research and tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds.

Walter Kaminski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Byeon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Irvine, California, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Byeon is involved with The RealReal, a retail and online store specializing in goods such as bags, shoes, clothes, and accessories. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Luke Cattau is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 analyses covering a wide range of planning topics, with the option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Melanie Carvalho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America and Seven Gables Real Estate, as well as involvement with California Cemetery and Funeral Services, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.