Jorge De Giorgio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he creates video content focused on outdoors, home, and automotive DIY projects, sharing his work on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. 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 operates with a non-discretionary program and integrates institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tyler Ybarra is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Pacific Global Investment Management, as well as teaching positions at the University of Southern California and the University of California Riverside. 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 charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s platform allows access to a broad array of products and services beyond investment management.

Heather Gottlich is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a Financial Advisor since 1989, working with high net worth individuals and institutional clients. Over her career, Heather has guided clients through various market conditions, emphasizing minimizing downside risk and providing personalized financial strategies. Heather spent 25 years at Bear Stearns, focusing on sophisticated hedging strategies, asset management, portfolio design, corporate finance, and liability management. She later worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016. Her approach includes comprehensive client engagement to tailor customized financial recommendations. She leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch, including asset preservation, retirement and estate planning, and liability management services. Heather holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and serves a diverse client base, including business owners, individuals in entertainment, and clients navigating divorce or widowhood. Heather is active in community organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, California Wildlife Center, City of Hope, and WIFE.org. She enjoys activities including biking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with her family.

Gregg Diamond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northridge, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Joeffrey Sunga is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to provide customized wealth planning and investment management. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to address various financial needs. His practice centers on retirement income planning, investment management, pension analysis, wealth transfer strategies, and guiding clients through major life transitions. Joeffrey assists pre-retirees, retirees, executives, and business owners with questions on retirement timing, pension options, sustainable retirement income, tax minimization, and efficient wealth transfer. He emphasizes building financial plans based on clients' priorities and collaborates with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals to deliver coordinated planning. Joeffrey holds designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from John Marshall High. He is involved with Foothill Vineyard Church. His personal interests include billiards, chess, drawing/sketching, fishing, music, painting, spending time with family, table tennis, and writing.

Ricardo Marrujo Mexia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and Ladder Up Financial 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Chen Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Chen has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and third-party managers.

Raye Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Monica, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Nugent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and also has over a decade of experience at Logix Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Floe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he spent ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Tim Gottschalk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Qixuan Wu is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, Wu worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Andres Camacho Platas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of various investment-related and home service products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Robert Olson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. 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 including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Richard Brittain is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Brittain is a member of the California Association of Bilingual Education. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Annie Chen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing clients with financial strategies for growing and preserving wealth. She manages wealth for high-net-worth individuals, families, and non-profit organizations, supporting investment, wealth transfer, and philanthropic objectives. Annie also works with private business owners on financing, business growth, employee benefits, and pre-transaction planning. Her areas of expertise include investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate planning, credit and lending solutions, and insurance policies. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Annie is particularly focused on serving Chinese-speaking clients, including first-generation Americans. Annie joined Merrill in 2018. Prior to this role, she spent two years as a financial analyst for the National Futures Association and five years as a business banker concentrating on global banking and commercial loans. She holds a B.S. degree in Economics and Media Communication from Sichuan Normal University, a Master of Musical Arts degree in Piano from the University of Missouri, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter holder. She is a member of the Chicago CFA Society. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Annie is involved with the Chinese American Service League and the Midwest Asian Health Association. She lives in Lincoln Park with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her free time, Annie enjoys traveling, yoga, interior design, and culinary arts.

John Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Haeseong Shin is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. 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 including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

John Deluca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Encino, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in real estate brokerage through DSA Inc. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

James Standish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves business owners, executives, and entertainment professionals. In his role, he acts as a planner and Senior Portfolio Advisor, providing investment management, retirement and legacy planning, insurance, lending and credit, as well as banking services through Bank of America. His approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of clients' financial situations to develop personalized and disciplined strategies that emphasize diversification and balance. James has been dedicated to financial advising since 2011, drawing upon his background in business ownership and banking alongside formal education in economics and financial planning. His expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Economics from California State University at Long Beach. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). James resides in Hancock Park with his wife and four children.