Majid Taheran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His background includes prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and extensive entrepreneurial activities, including ownership and leadership positions in tax preparation, insurance, real estate, and legal services. He also teaches financial accounting and mathematics at the University of Phoenix. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm employs a multi-manager platform allowing flexible investment strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Cornel Catrina is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he works with individuals and their families to develop customized financial plans, focusing on retirement planning, income strategies, and tax-efficient investing. His approach is centered on helping clients achieve their personal and financial goals. Prior to his current role, Cornel served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Regional Manager at GL Advisor between 2010 and 2014, and was a Registered Representative with Datek and Heartland Securities from 1996 to 2002. Cornel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Cornel enjoys biking, running, swimming, and tennis.

Kimberly Neal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Mission Partnership Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Johnny Le is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he assists clients in developing personalized financial strategies that align with their individual ambitions and family goals. He focuses on areas such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. Johnny's approach involves simplifying investment complexities and fostering transparent communication to guide clients through their financial planning journey. Johnny holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Fullerton Union High School. His professional philosophy centers on identifying what matters most to clients and their families to create effective financial strategies.

Karen Chang is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. She partners with clients and their families to create and implement personalized financial plans, focusing on engagement and involvement in their financial journeys. Her approach aims to develop plans that provide confidence and peace of mind regarding clients' most important financial matters. Karen has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2018 to 2023 and as a Branch Manager at Scottrade from 2001 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial consultation and planning.

Suzanne Hart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citizens Business Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Additionally, she serves as a notary in Ontario. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research and technologies.

Hsin Yen Neilon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Neilon has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Garrett Earls is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school football official with the Foothill-Citrus Football Officials Association and is a board member of the OCS Foundation, which provides scholarships to families in need. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Joanna Correa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. She focuses on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities to design, implement, and review customized approaches aimed at pursuing their personal financial goals while managing investment risk. Joanna leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Joanna holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in both Korean and English. Joanna is actively involved in her community and professional organizations, including participation in the Irvine Chamber of Commerce. Her volunteer work includes supporting groups such as Boxes of Love, Dalit Freedom Network, St. Jude, Susan G. Komen, and the Youth Action Team.

Allison Luong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and account types.

Shiqing Deng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Deng worked for Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a variety of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Donny Takemoto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Takemoto is also licensed to sell life, long-term care, and health insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Jin Kim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Fidelity Investments. Additionally, he has experience running a translation business, Kim Translation's. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mena Eskander is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Steven Ditch is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and also operates Harrison Tax Service Inc., a tax preparation business he has owned since 1975. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of over 10,000 advisors and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Khushwant Thandi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst FCU, where he currently serves as a retirement plan representative. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Wendy Wei is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of two single-member LLCs involved in real estate activities in California and Nevada. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Tomlinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of areas including legacy planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel works closely with individuals, couples, and businesses to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and draws on his background as a former Marine to build strong, trust-based relationships with clients. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and collaborating with them to navigate financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing baseball. He also actively participates in his community through volunteering, reflecting his commitment to service both personally and professionally.

Steve Kang is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Keys is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an accounting practice and serves as Director and Treasurer for Friends of the Sea Lions Inc., a marine mammal rescue organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering access to multiple third-party asset managers and tailored advisory programs.