Armen Terhakopian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ararat Terhacopian and California Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Beatriz Ponton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2012, with a brief tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Patricia Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a decade before joining Raymond James. Outside of finance, she works part-time as a cake maker and decorator. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting on a non-discretionary basis, supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Sarkis Ardjian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been involved with Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and owns Salifex Marketing, a non-investment related business. He also receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation with an emphasis on tiered wrap fees and independent manager due diligence.

Nour Jaber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Nour worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for four years and JPMorgan Securities LLC for two years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Denise Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and K1 Packaging Group. Outside of finance, she provides bridal styling beauty services through Kohnur Luxurious Bridal Beauty. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized reporting alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jennifer Curry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She has held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2016 to 2019. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Geoffrey Shrager is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

John Bauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Encino, CA, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and has longstanding ties to Mutual Service Corporation dating back to 1999. Bauer is involved in the sale of non-variable insurance and serves in a fiduciary capacity related to an irrevocable trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Brently Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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.

Irena Ngo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CBRE and Team ABC, LLC. Ngo is also employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P., which provides employment compensation services for franchise advisors. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Samantha Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Debi Vasques is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1995 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Franc Burzotta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, USAA, and J.P. Morgan. He is also the sole member of HEX3N LLC, a publishing business based in Norwalk, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vivian Chang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, utilizing algorithmic tools alongside dedicated oversight committees to generate personalized retirement recommendations.

Sylvia Lee is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her advisory role, Lee is licensed as an insurance broker and has a background in real estate brokerage. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Lilly Tung is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years with HSBC Securities USA and HSBC Bank USA National Association, along with multiple tenures at Cetera and East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Taoran Li is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Master's Degree from the California State University System. In his role, Taoran provides financial advice and wealth management services, leveraging his specialized certifications to serve clients with retirement planning and investment needs, including those in sports and entertainment industries.

Barry Pinsky is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS. He has authored an article for a professional CPA magazine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Dan Chu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rosemead, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and previously worked at In Home Solution Services from 2018 to 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.