Kyle Ergas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing clients with personalized financial planning and investment strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Kyle focuses on areas such as retirement planning, general investing, and saving for unforeseen events. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle takes time to understand each client's individual circumstances to help them develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial objectives. Kyle approaches financial advising with an emphasis on simplicity and transparency, aiming to guide clients through the complexities of wealth planning by addressing their specific goals and concerns. He provides ongoing advice and support as clients' needs evolve over time.

Patrick Chan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Asset Management, Hold Bros. Capital, LLC, and Integra Technology Inc. Outside of his financial career, he is the sole owner of a long-term rental property in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to inform its diversified, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach.

Stephen Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent five years at Edward Jones. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Whittier, CA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience, including roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at the San Diego Gamma Knife Center and spent several years as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, utilizing model-based investment strategies delivered by unaffiliated asset managers.

Joanie Yau is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family business called JY LoveCraft, creating and selling handmade crafts and personalized items online. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with various model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Victor Barajas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for five years and The Home Depot for six years. 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.

Nathan Heath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Merrill Lynch and over eight years with J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates In-Home Aromas, Inc, a small candle business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team and includes ESG considerations and expanded derivatives capabilities.

Cole Bryant is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Peermusic, Azusa Pacific University, and Houzz. Outside of advising, he is the owner of BRYANT & SEG LLC, an LLC formed to manage a real estate investment property jointly held with another member. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and providing ongoing plan reviews through its network of financial advisors.

Edmund Regan II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 41 years of industry experience. He has been with these firms since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in multiple business ventures including restaurant operations and technology seed capital funds, and serves on the boards of a children’s group home and a theater organization. He is also a passive owner in thoroughbred horse racing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with diverse investment programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Justin Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Tiedge is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wedbush Securities, SeaCrest Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

William Ouellette is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Instacart, as well as a long tenure at Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Winnie Cao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and positions in education at institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, Pasadena City College, and Mark Keppel High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Liuqing Cong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Agents. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

William Tien is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages rental property. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation and portfolio services supported by affiliated entities.

Ho Yan Tam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several restaurant businesses in Claremont, California, including serving as general manager and authorized signer for multiple establishments. 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.

Klara Dykastova is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Christian Bidolli is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently leverages the firm's tools and resources to simplify complex financial decisions and collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies. His professional journey at Fidelity began as an intern in 2024, followed by roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2026. Christian holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, fishing, and golf.

Julio Gonzalez is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant at the same firm from 2022 to 2025. His professional experience also includes roles as a Financial Wellness Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2022 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2015. Julio holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to assist clients with insurance-related financial planning. He focuses on helping clients build customized financial plans and strategies that address their individual needs and those of their families. Julio aims to establish strong business relationships to effectively support clients in achieving key financial milestones. Outside of his professional life, Julio engages in activities such as board games, fitness, hiking, movies, parenthood, and puzzles.

Bryant Tchan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Eagle Strategies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.