Raffi Karageuzian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides customized investment advice and financial services to high and ultra-high net worth clients. He focuses on developing tailored solutions that address clients’ risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. His services include investment management, retirement and estate planning, lending strategies, and life insurance within a comprehensive wealth management framework. Raffi began his financial services career with UBS in 2007, and he joined Merrill Lynch in downtown Los Angeles in 2009 before relocating to the Glendale office in 2011. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Economist with the United Nations Development Program in Lebanon from 1999 to 2005, advising the Lebanese Treasury on international Eurobond issuance, debt, and public finance management. During that time, he also lectured in Financial and Cost Accounting at Haigazian University. Raffi holds a Master's degree in Money and Banking from the American University of Beirut and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Haigazian University. He holds the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional responsibilities, Raffi is actively involved in community organizations including Haigazian University Alumni USA, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, World Vision Armenia, and YMCA Glendale. He speaks Arabic, Armenian, and English. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kelly Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018, Nelson worked at Augusta Precious Metals and the United States Postal Service. Outside of advising, Nelson is a self-published fiction author and operates as an independent contractor reseller on various online retail platforms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery conversations, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques, while clients are responsible for plan implementation.

Kai Kang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Laidlaw Wealth Management during his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sabrina Verduzco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, an AI technology startup called Callo, and personal investment management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Humphries III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he offers guidance on a range of financial matters including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and tax minimization. He also specializes in services tailored to corporate executives, women and wealth, sports and entertainment clients, and managing new wealth. He began his career in wealth management in 1998 when he joined Merrill Lynch. Richard is a qualified portfolio manager, enabling him to create and manage personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, firm model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) certification. Richard earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. He is involved in several organizations including Bruin Professionals, Athletes Touch, North Ranch Country Club, and Oaks Christian School. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as basketball, football, golfing, traveling, and yoga.

Brandon Chhan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and has prior experience at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a creative manager for the Los Angeles chapter of Project by Project, a nonprofit focused on video production and editing, and also works as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of third-party and affiliated investment options.

Raymond Mathieu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent nine years at National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, Mathieu teaches accounting at LA Valley Community College and provides tax preparation services through Gilson Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supporting diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Christopher Swaine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Arbor Court Capital, LLC. 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. Schwab provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts supported by centralized custody and integrated operational services.

Michael Willard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior affiliation includes Painewebber, concurrent with the early part of his tenure at UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Nicole Megowan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Valencia, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and Wedbush Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Lisa Quach is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner in a small real estate business, which she manages through hired property managers. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

John Richards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valley Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.) since 1987. Outside of finance, he is involved in acting and produces independent videos for his YouTube channel, jarichards99utube. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research supported by multiple sources, including LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Dylan Mac Laren is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles including a contractor position with California Cryobank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Jasmina Lujan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she has been affiliated with the University of Phoenix since 2017. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory capabilities with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Eden Joy Tuplano is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the Orange County Auditor-Controller and UCLA Transportation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Alia Mitchell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2011. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform that includes custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services.

Mui Fan Graca is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill 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, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to offer a broad set of products and services alongside its managed accounts.

Mahsa Pour Lotfi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Mahsa is active as a realtor with Bevery & Company and manages an online retail website, Chemimed.com, in addition to authoring financial and educational content. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and emphasizes both advisory and brokerage solutions with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Seukunian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Bisnow Media. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Steven Kurland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he has experience as a screenwriter and independent film producer, including work on developing an Emmy-winning story into a feature film. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities. The firm delivers non-discretionary asset allocation advice supported by a centralized due-diligence framework and an in-house manager solutions team.