Richard Bratincevic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate investment property in Glendora, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by advanced modeling tools and a structured discovery process.

Guillermo Salas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including over a decade at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is based in Montebello, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Harout Garabedian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes 15 years at TD Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Hovhannes Markosyan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pasadena, CA, and has five years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, Equitable Advisors, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for Armerica, a nonprofit focused on empowering the Armenian community, and operates a consulting business advising companies on operations and profit margins. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Audrey Chang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and landlord of a rental property in Alhambra, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to assist clients but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately agreed upon.

Lilta Talavat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and First Republic Securities Company. She also serves as a Notary Public, providing document notarization services for clients. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to provide a comprehensive range of financial services.

Beverlee Chenault is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent distributor and serves as a notary and loan document agent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines retail, institutional, and specialized investment services.

Annie Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Gerard Brass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and has prior experience at Meredith Lodging and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Translations Galore LLC, a business he has operated since 2011. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

William Hoa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monterey Park, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an online resale business specializing in rare merchandise and secondhand items. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a program that emphasizes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Juan De La Rama is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to client goals.

Qing He is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, East West Bank, and Bank of America, as well as work with Easy Ways USA LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of two entities unrelated to investments, MQW Dream Realty LLC and WW Capital Venture LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kelly Alexander is currently serving as Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, Kelly focuses on supporting businesses, individuals, and families to align their financial momentum with their future goals. Kelly has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held positions such as Senior Relationship Manager at E*Trade from Morgan Stanley at Work (2018-2025), Private Client Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade (2015-2018), and Investment Consultant roles at Charles Schwab (2013-2015) and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (2005-2012). Prior to that, Kelly worked as an Institutional Fixed Income Assistant at Bear Stearns from 1995 to 2005. Kelly holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys camping, cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, volunteering, and writing.

Nieke Ritonga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eleven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Ritonga worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for sixteen years and Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC for ten years. Outside of advisory work, Ritonga is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 internal and third-party research.

Narek Tagmizyan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in South Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill before joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has a business selling collectibles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, 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, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jacques Kalanjian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Anson Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alhambra, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform to offer a wide range of products and services beyond investment management.

Lukas Thiemann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and academic involvement at the University of Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.