Jessica Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at East West Bank and several business ventures outside finance, including roles with The X Pot Rowland Heights LLC and K Music. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Chen Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Chen has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Soonhee Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Cho worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and H. Beck, Inc., with a career that also includes self-employment. Outside of advisory services, Cho is involved in insurance sales as president of a related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm supports its network of advisors with a variety of financial planning and portfolio management options, combining a broad range of investment strategies with technology and operational tools.

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.

Kais Zeiadah is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade from 2021 to 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Patrick Merrill is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Merrill has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held positions at State Street Global Advisors and New York University’s Stern School of Business. He serves on the Investment Committee Board of the Claremont United Church of Christ. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Miguel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Robert Floe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 1995, with a ten-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2022. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Tim Gottschalk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Vicente Funes is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Since joining Merrill in August 2022, Vicente has worked with many families to address immediate financial needs and establish plans to achieve both their financial and lifestyle goals. His team supports clients in managing goals with varying time horizons, providing assistance that ranges from helping young clients obtain their first credit card to facilitating complex transactions such as taking a company public. Vicente holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Vicente is involved with the Japanese American National Museum.

Jean Koehler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monrovia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has real estate ownership interests in Los Angeles County. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Mariannette Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 5 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2021. Her background also includes roles at East Los Angeles College and Los Angeles City College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Qixuan Wu is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, Wu worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wu also spent six years at the University of California - San Diego before entering the financial services industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, integrating proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning, custody, underwriting, and capital markets activities.

Hector Amezcua is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in land buying and selling with friends in Southern California on a personal basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sammie Kothari Peng is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner of the Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2000 and focuses on working closely with clients to deliver comprehensive wealth planning strategies and investment advice geared towards achieving their financial goals. Sammie's expertise includes wealth management planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, global asset allocation, charitable giving, and higher education savings. She serves a diverse client base including women seeking financial direction, business owners, professionals, and retirees. Sammie holds multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® certifications. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Active in her community, Sammie is a long-time member of ALPHA, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton that supports various community organizations. She resides in Brea with her husband and their two children. In her personal time, Sammie enjoys running, yoga, reading, and during winter months, skiing and snowboarding with her family.

Annie Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Bank of America and AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Chen is a general partner and managing member of BA and TB Succulents LLC, which is not investment related. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ethan Lui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, Mr. Lui held roles at East West Bank and worked in education at the University of California, Riverside and Los Alamitos High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.