Jonathan Holman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Oracle Corporation and ongoing roles with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

John Gudino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Mason Bryant is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves a diverse clientele that includes individuals and couples focused on building wealth, saving for major life milestones such as purchasing a first home, funding a child's education, and planning for retirement income. Mason constructs personally tailored investment portfolios utilizing a diversified approach that includes fundamentally strong companies, fixed income, and private investments to balance returns and reduce volatility. He also coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to employ tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and offers access to various lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Mason is a former Division 1 football player who played wide receiver at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was part of the Ivy League Championship teams in 2015 and 2016. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended Monrovia High School, where he was a three-sport scholar-athlete and led the football team as captain to three consecutive CIF championships. Mason joined Merrill in 2019 and brings lessons from his athletic career to his professional practice, emphasizing teamwork, execution, and personalized client relationships. Outside of his advisory role, Mason is actively involved in community and professional organizations. He serves as president of the Penn Club of Los Angeles, is a member of the Black Professional Group at Bank of America, and participates in the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation. Mason also contributes through his church and various community service programs and has experience coaching and mentoring athletes at his alma mater, Monrovia High School.

Mary Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investor Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, she is active as an insurance agent involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative annual planning engagements.

James Lo Coco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Western International Securities, RJJ Pasadena Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a real estate rental business in Monrovia, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and a broad range of financial products.

Bruno Mendes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and operated his own firms, Mendes Wealth Management, LLC, and Mendes Consulting Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with a non-discretionary approach. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Alexi Papadopoulos is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alexi provides clients with clear and transparent guidance to support their long-term financial decisions. Alexi's approach focuses on understanding each client's unique financial journey and prioritizing their interests to deliver honest insight and thoughtful planning, particularly in retirement planning. Alexi's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, then as a Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. This progression reflects a breadth of experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the firm.

John Frederich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Canada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Frederich serves as chairman and president on multiple nonprofit boards, including Cristian Recovery International and Shepherd's Knoll Ministries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Dora Valles is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, she managed 5 Stars Delivery Service for a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence.

Evans Lam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Lam serves as a director of a nonprofit networking organization and is involved with educational institutions as a trustee and board member supporting scholarship initiatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of investment products and leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights.

Johnny Chi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Cetera Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Rafael Robles is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for 23 years. His current location is Whittier, CA. 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 strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christina Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Yu serves on the board and auditing committee of the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Parker Olson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ares Management Corporation, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northern Trust. He serves on the finance committee at Vintage Church Pasadena, assisting with modeling future church budgets. 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 planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine financial planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option.

Kathryn Carter is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. Her previous roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, and American General Securities. In addition to her advisory work, she operates an insurance agency focused on personal and commercial property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment strategies and operational tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

Lucy Hoang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank from 2012 to 2018. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Aaron Volen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Pageant Coaching & Designs Inc., a company involved in pageant coaching and consulting. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robyn Medina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. Medina also maintains a long-term association with Comprehensive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Salvador Rodriguez is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President based at the Merrill Lynch office in Pasadena. With nearly 25 years in the finance industry, Sal has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004, where he specializes in guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives to help them achieve their goals. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized plans that reflect their unique circumstances. Sal holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from UCLA and carries industry credentials including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience spans back-office operations through trading, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the investment industry. Sal focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. He collaborates closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to address tax, estate, and philanthropic considerations, alongside internal Merrill specialists. A native of Southern California, Sal lives locally with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, golfing, and spending time with his family.