Evan Pantucci is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a member of the Pantucci Bonvechio team, which was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. This recognition is based on criteria including best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management, and firm-generated revenue. Evan and his team focus on developing long-term relationships with clients by understanding their priorities and financial goals. They provide experienced investment advice and guidance for high-net-worth families and institutional investors. Their services include access to Bank of America banking and coordination with Merrill Lynch's network of specialists and strategists. Evan's client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Executive and Equity Compensation Services, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Legacy Planning, among others. The team continues to enhance their expertise through advanced industry designations and continuing education. Evan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Evan enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, music, racquetball, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.

James Kefalas III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has prior experience in non-variable insurance from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he is the owner of Kefalasfoley Investment Services Inc., a support company unrelated to investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs and municipal advisory services.

Robert Claros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Bank of America. He is involved in Novus Wealth Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize both proprietary research models and third-party strategies.

Benjamin Ashkinos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its affiliated entities since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process supporting its recommendations.

Nhan Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Le co-owns GML Design, a resale product sourcing business operated with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm delivering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, serving over 14,000 advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation, both from 2016 to 2025, and operated his own tax preparation business, Michael Johnson & Co LLC, since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Debbie Chen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2017, following four years at HSBC Securities and a total of ten years with HSBC-affiliated institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Tony Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Gabriel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Curtis Young is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and Charles Schwab, where he worked from 2013 to 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products, leveraging proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Philip Gleason is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and transitioned to Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Co is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

Wynne I is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Wynne serves as a successor trustee for the David I Family Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research and capital markets solutions through its integrated platform.

Leo Rein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience working with nonprofit organizations such as Children's Institute, Inc. and Operation HOPE. Merrill, along 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 using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Joseph Polwrek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Monte Vista Christian School for five years and Newell Brands for three years. He operates Polwrek Financial as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology and a broad array of affiliated financial services.

Chad Beck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and he led H.Beck, Inc. for ten years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and operational tools.

Jonathan Holman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Oracle Corporation and ongoing roles with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Mason Bryant is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves a diverse clientele that includes individuals and couples focused on building wealth, saving for major life milestones such as purchasing a first home, funding a child's education, and planning for retirement income. Mason constructs personally tailored investment portfolios utilizing a diversified approach that includes fundamentally strong companies, fixed income, and private investments to balance returns and reduce volatility. He also coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to employ tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and offers access to various lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Mason is a former Division 1 football player who played wide receiver at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was part of the Ivy League Championship teams in 2015 and 2016. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended Monrovia High School, where he was a three-sport scholar-athlete and led the football team as captain to three consecutive CIF championships. Mason joined Merrill in 2019 and brings lessons from his athletic career to his professional practice, emphasizing teamwork, execution, and personalized client relationships. Outside of his advisory role, Mason is actively involved in community and professional organizations. He serves as president of the Penn Club of Los Angeles, is a member of the Black Professional Group at Bank of America, and participates in the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation. Mason also contributes through his church and various community service programs and has experience coaching and mentoring athletes at his alma mater, Monrovia High School.

Mary Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investor Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, she is active as an insurance agent involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative annual planning engagements.