Nicky Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at CWL LLC and East West Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Alexandria Morrell is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. She previously worked in education for 13 years and attended the University of Alabama from 2021 to 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

William Ford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Steve Hahn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that employs firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment strategies.

Nathan Towns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Merrill before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he occasionally buys and sells basketball and football collectibles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics focused on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Christian Cruz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in Los Angeles and Orange County. He works closely with families, including business owners, executives, and teachers, to develop customized financial strategies that address investment and retirement planning, liability management, debt consolidation, and legacy planning. Christian coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to Bank of America N.A. for residential and securities-based lending. Christian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designation, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from California State University, Los Angeles. Christian began his career at Washington Mutual in 2006 and joined Merrill Lynch six years later. Raised in southern California, Christian is married to Evelyn and is a father to two children, Olivia and Enzo. He is also a dog owner and practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, holding a Black Belt. Christian enjoys spending time with his family and has a background in soccer.

Logan Fritze is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans and investment strategies. Prior to his current position, Logan held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and High Net Worth Associate from 2021 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Kevin McCarthy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in a TV consulting hobby related to soccer and hockey advertising. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Catalina Delgado Ascencio is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Cerritos, CA. She has six years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Cuauhtemoc Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at Margarita Jones Mexican Restaurant and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of finance, he has experience in education and the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling to support its financial planning process.

Michael Stern is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and PFS™ designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MML Investor Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Emily Chon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in the financial needs of affluent clients and their families. She has more than 17 years of experience in the financial industry, including nearly a decade as a wealth manager at Citibank. Emily has worked with hundreds of families both internationally and globally, assisting them in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies. Born in a small town in China, Emily immigrated to the United States over 20 years ago. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System while working various jobs, including her first role at a local bank where she developed her passion for financial services. Throughout her career, Emily has tailored financial products to meet the unique needs of individuals and families across various areas, such as retirement planning, funding education, home purchasing, business transactions, and estate and trust planning. Emily holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in Mandarin, Chinese, Yue (Cantonese), and English. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Christopher Bautista is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Bautista also operated Bautista Family Clinic from 2003 to 2017. Additionally, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Adalina Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Misunderstood Genius for six years and held positions at Forever21 Inc and Onestop Internet. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally provides dog sitting services for friends and family. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ana Avila is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1994. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Rajiv Paliwal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Village Walk I Corp Homeowners Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Huiying Jiang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at East West Bank, Cathay Bank, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Outside of advising, she also works as a DoorDash driver. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an 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 with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Xiao Chun Yu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Interfaith Food Center, a nonprofit focused on food distribution for homeless and less fortunate families. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Christopher Rouzaud is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following six years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.