Kardia Pinckney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Pinckney also serves as President of Ideal Youth Inc., a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jenny Ngo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ngo serves as the treasurer for Arcadia Toastmasters, a social and recreational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Victor Luke is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cetera, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services from 2023 to 2025. In addition to his financial advisory role, he maintains a part-time legal practice focused on estate planning and small business advice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Louis Silva is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Silva serves as a board member of the Kiwanis organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and various advisory programs.

Jazmin Carpenter is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside her advisory work, she serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant for The Lighthouse Group in Pasadena, CA. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Grant Khechumyan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible, values based, and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, he has interests in basketball, music, and reading.

Cory Bloom is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Angel Aguinaldo Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. Aguinaldo has served as an insurance agent and is active in community service as a board director of the LA True-Blue Lions Club and a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Maria Pham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, with substantial tenure at Wells Fargo Bank. Additionally, she is a licensed notary in the State of California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing various model portfolios and research resources.

Frank Nyerges is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved in accident and health, life, and variable insurance activities as an agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Victoria Valle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent time at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Petik Petrosyan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and business owners by helping them meet their financial and personal goals through various wealth management strategies. His areas of focus include investment guidance, risk management, asset preservation strategies, wealth transfer, and tax minimization. Petik holds a Master's Degree from the Russian State University of Humanities and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Fluent in Russian, Armenian, and English, he brings a multicultural perspective to his advisory services. Outside of his professional role, Petik has personal interests in basketball, dancing, photography, soccer, and volleyball.

Jessica Quinn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Wedbush Securities, Inc. from 2024 to 2026. Quinn has a background that includes several roles in educational institutions before entering the financial industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Judith Chipps is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been advising clients since 1979. She leads The Chipps Group, a team dedicated to providing the extensive resources of a large wealth management firm combined with the personalized service of a boutique practice. Judith and her team primarily serve wealthy individuals and families, many referred by clients or external professionals, focusing on a holistic approach to wealth management, preservation, and transfer. With over four decades of experience, Judith specializes in helping clients navigate major financial decisions and life events while coordinating closely with their external advisors to align tax and estate planning with their personal and financial goals. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tailored strategies for women and wealth. Judith holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Smith College and an MBA in Finance from UCLA. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). She resides in Sherman Oaks, where she enjoys kickboxing. Judith is a mother of two, including her daughter Jessie, who works with her at Merrill.

Terry Tang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Industrial Securities and academic positions at the University of California, San Diego, as well as involvement with Bounceback Tutoring. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a 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 models to support its financial planning process.

Kenneth Ulrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ji Yim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Ji collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their individual goals. Clients benefit from the global investment resources of Merrill, as well as access to credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America. Ji holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado System, a Master's Degree from the University of North Texas, and a second Master's Degree from Indiana University. Ji has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates professionally in both English and Korean.

William Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Acton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Thomas Roche is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in providing individually tailored financial and wealth management strategies. Thomas is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Thomas advises clients on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer through a defined process that includes portfolio development, liability management, tax minimization, and asset preservation. He works closely with clients' other trusted advisors such as attorneys and accountants to address tax, trust, philanthropic, and estate issues, including wealth transfer strategies. His client focus areas include Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and is a member of the USC Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Thomas volunteers with community organizations and enjoys golfing, hiking, pickleball, and skiing.

Howard Raff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC, as well as H. Beck, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Raff is involved with BGA Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.