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.

Lope Choa is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. His approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each client’s full financial picture, and he utilizes resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions. Choa’s areas of expertise include portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and maintains professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Choa participates in local volunteer organizations and integrates this service-oriented philosophy into his client relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, biking, and golfing.

Hovig Ounjian is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. 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 broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

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.

Katy Zhao is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she has participated in a one-day modeling project for a clothing retailer’s holiday campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning approach supported by proprietary tools and investment research.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously held positions at Cantella & Co., Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as state and municipal government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on working closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping clients achieve their unique financial goals. His approach involves understanding each client's priorities and creating plans tailored to their specific situations. Kyle's expertise includes a range of financial services such as general investing, retirement planning, and savings strategies to prepare for unforeseen expenses. He works with clients to address concerns related to funding education, securing retirement income, and managing long-term financial objectives. 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).

Patrick Chan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Asset Management, Hold Bros. Capital, LLC, and Integra Technology Inc. Outside of his financial career, he is the sole owner of a long-term rental property in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to inform its diversified, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach.

Stephen Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including 14 years with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Whittier, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of experience with PFS Investments Inc. and three years with Primerica Financial Services. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at the San Diego Gamma Knife Center and has periods as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets and serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, with discretionary separately managed account options and custodial support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joanie Yau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, located in Pasadena, CA. She has 17 years of experience at Merrill and seven years in the industry overall. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family business called JY LoveCraft, where she creates and sells handmade crafts such as greeting cards and personalized clothing items online. 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, and institutional investors.

Nathan Heath is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Outside of his financial career, Heath owns In-Home Aromas, Inc., a candle business he operates as a weekend hobby. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cole Bryant is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Peermusic, Azusa Pacific University, and Houzz. Outside of advising, he is the owner of BRYANT & SEG LLC, an LLC formed to manage a real estate investment property jointly held with another member. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and providing ongoing plan reviews through its network of financial advisors.

Edmund Regan II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 41 years of industry experience. He has been with these firms since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in multiple business ventures including restaurant operations and technology seed capital funds, and serves on the boards of a children’s group home and a theater organization. He is also a passive owner in thoroughbred horse racing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with diverse investment programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Justin Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with 11 years at the firm and 9 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Jeffrey Tiedge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wedbush Securities and Seacrest Wealth Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through a range of programs serving individuals, institutions, and government entities, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and a comprehensive affiliate network supporting integrated custody and product sourcing.

Kurt Neilan is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously been with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Neilan is also a CPA with ongoing involvement in tax preparation and accounting through Neilan & Associates, CPA Inc. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.