Shuru Han is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2020, Han worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Cathay Bank. Outside of finance, Han owns and operates two charcuterie businesses, Woof and Whisk and Shuruterie, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and supporting local animal shelters. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Kathleen Dickerson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several nonprofit and community activities, including board positions at LifeWise Academy and Shine in Darkness, and operates organizations focused on women's support, aging well, and spiritual development. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, integrating its services within the broader Bank of America platform.

Hovsep Dermenjian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has previous experience with Universal Capital Financial Center, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Voya Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Moustafa Saad is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, along with operating as a Notary Public since 2015. 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, and other fiduciaries.

Tekeisha Wilcox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory work, Wilcox serves as treasurer for the La Canada PTA Council and the La Canada School PTSA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus, distinguishing it among large institutional advisers.

Ryan Wong is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Rosemead, CA. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and co-manages a CPA practice, Thong, Yu, Wong & Lee, LLP. Wong serves as president of Friends of the Chinatown Library, a nonprofit organization supporting the Chinatown Los Angeles library and providing scholarships to high school students. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and various program structures with ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Robert Yeh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo bank since 2008 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Adrian Nunez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Yesenia Partida is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Bank for one year before joining Merrill, where she has been since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Exclusive Corporation, a luxury car service business based in Los Angeles. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Garo Barbarian is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. He has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting 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.

Adam Liu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sandra Holguin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wescom Financial Services, LLC, CUSO Financial Services, LP, Infinex Investments, Inc., and Banc of California. She offers investment products and services through LPL Financial under the Wescom Wealth Management trade name. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches.

Keith Feinberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerance.

David Neiman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Covina, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tiara Gentry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Arman Akhverdyan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, his background includes roles in education and retail, as well as content creation on YouTube. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Alvaro Valverde is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Bio Terra Corporation. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Mark Fowler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. 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 centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Maria Klahejian is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is based in Pasadena, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles among its investment offerings.

Benjamin Shen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence.