Julia Navarro Sosa is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized financial strategies that reflect the individual goals and dreams of her clients. She focuses on a range of areas including education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, social responsibility and ESG investing, as well as small business strategies and tax minimization. With more than a decade of experience, Julia brings expertise in financial services, strategic planning, and public service to her client relationships. Prior to her advisory role, she contributed to national strategy initiatives at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, supporting advisor development, client engagement, and business growth. Her earlier career includes service at the U.S. Department of State and the White House. Julia earned her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she was a Consortium Fellow, and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, along with FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Julia is fluent in English and Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, camping, road trips, exploring different cuisines, gardening, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Christine Yu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Yu is also CEO of the Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on education, health, research, and social services. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global investment research in its financial planning process.

Gregory Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is involved in music, including receiving passive royalties and performing as a guitarist and singer with the Three O'Clock Band. 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 combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Enrique Lomelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides various advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Na Ren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for elderly parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Oliver Tao is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2011, with previous roles at East West Bank, Chase Investment Services, and Wamu Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a Little League baseball coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party model portfolios, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at East West Bank, CTBC Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Charles Hung is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wamu Investments, and Redwood Securities Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Travis Knutson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. He also operates a business under the name TK Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by an extensive platform of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Aaron Huang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on understanding his clients' full financial picture to develop personalized strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His client focus areas include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Aaron serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions available through Bank of America specialists. Aaron works collaboratively with clients to discuss their goals, concerns, and questions, offering ongoing advice and guidance as their needs evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned an Associate's Degree from East Los Angeles College after completing his high school education at Mark Keppel High School. Outside of his professional role, Aaron is engaged in his community through volunteer work and enjoys basketball, cooking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Craig Fein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012, he was involved with Number One Coffee (also known as Banh Mi So 1) from 2016 to 2019. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kim Lam Long is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Melissa Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1999 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a craft vendor at the Countyline Farmers Market in Yucaipa, California, specializing in crochet crafts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christian Lopez Alavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to define financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. Christian's areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He received a High School Diploma from Indian River High School and attended Delaware Tech without earning a degree. Christian is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is involved in his community through organizations such as Food Bank, Hola LA, Hope through Housing, and his church. Outside of work, Christian's interests include boxing, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Andre Burns is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brea, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HP Communications Inc and Northern Arizona University before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and does not include implementation within its planning service.

Anahid Kyupelyan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Outside of her financial career, she works as a caregiver for the City of Los Angeles In-Home Supportive Services. 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 over $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Mujen Wu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Chun Yu Works and OFCO Industrial Co. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Wu holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. Its financial planning services utilize firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

David Luna is a financial advisor at Stifel with 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal market participants and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.