Hagop Malatian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services, which supports employment compensation for franchise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through detailed recommendation reports and focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Guillermo Saade is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Hands4Hope, contributing to strategic planning and financial oversight. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Joseph Blanchette is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Sun Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cal Poly State University and Los Angeles Mission College. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a wide range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Robert Hunter Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 17 years. Hunter also serves as an adjunct professor at California Lutheran University and as online faculty for the College for Financial Planning. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

David Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Scholtz & Company, Imperial Capital, and Loop Capital Markets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 and discretionary advisory options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jordan Sweeney is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Jordan worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate at the same company from 2022 to 2024. Jordan holds a California Insurance License. Jordan focuses on providing ongoing guidance and support to help clients navigate financial planning with clarity and confidence. The approach centers on building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. Outside of work, Jordan has personal interests that include cars, fishing, food, hiking, and photography.

Robert Farber is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2008. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karina Gevorgyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, she has been involved with In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) for the County of Los Angeles. 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 a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Edrees Andkhoy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Encino, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. Andkhoy has ownership interests in several private companies, including a consulting firm and other non-investment related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Mariga Torossian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to her current role, she has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ortal Katz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to returning to J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, Katz worked at Wells Fargo NA and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he operates an e-commerce business selling used clothing on the platform Poshmark. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework.

Francesca Fassino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously held positions at Tillys and California State University Northridge. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daniel Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of experience at the firm and one year of industry experience overall. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to present and MBG Inc. from 2016 to 2017. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ana Teper is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Valic Financial Advisors, and Union Bank. Charles Schwab 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, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Alon Haim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandon Katz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has focused on retirement planning and portfolio management, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Brandon is specially qualified as a Portfolio Manager and manages discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies, incorporating a range of investment options including individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. Brandon is committed to disciplined planning processes and provides customized Wealth Outlooks to support his clients' wealth transfer, liability management, and legacy succession needs. A resident of Oak Park and native of the Conejo Valley, Brandon is actively involved in his community. He serves on the board of the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation and volunteers with Support Our Troops, contributing to efforts that send care packages to deployed service members.

Amanda Harake is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2020. In her role, she collaborates with clients to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their goals, emphasizing strong relationships and communication. Her experience at Fidelity includes positions as Financial Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, building a comprehensive understanding of financial services. Prior to Fidelity, Amanda worked at American Financial Network as a Para-Planner and Data Integration Coordinator. Amanda holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional duties, she has interests in movies, museums, music, pets, theater, and traveling.

Anzhela Harutyunyan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Notary Public in California and has been involved with In-Home Support Services for over two decades. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options structured as a wrap-fee solution. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, maintaining an operational model focused on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of investment models.

Aleksander Rassekhi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TradeUp Exchange and Industrial Succession Group. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business based in Pacific Palisades, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of financial products including insurance, supported by an integrated platform combining adviser programs with product sales.