Maria Lourdes B Chua Reyes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera, CTBC Bank, East West Bank, and San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Luis Martinez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been practicing since 2012. With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Luis specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He focuses on aligning clients' current and future financial needs with their goals, offering guidance on education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' estate planning attorneys to provide comprehensive advice. Luis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University, Long Beach. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. In addition to his professional work, Luis has contributed time and effort to fundraising initiatives for the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has been married for over ten years and is a father of three children. Luis's personal interests include basketball, dancing, music, painting, and spending time with his family.

Theodore Fisher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, offering certain deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization, offering a range of investment options through a non-discretionary advisory process.

Lee Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tom Valcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gloria Lou is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CitiGroup and JP Morgan Securities LLC prior to her current roles. 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 combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyu Ho Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Bank of America. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Parisa Gohari is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Bank, and positions outside the financial sector such as caregiving and rideshare services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Alison Huang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. Prior to her financial career, she attended Vanderbilt University and taught at Xiamen No.1 High School of Fujian. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography through a business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ohan Chorekchyan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years each. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting across a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a focus on non-discretionary financial planning and specialized municipal and public finance services.

Connie Rodriguez Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Sparking Success with Women, a professional networking group that supports and educates women professionals in the local community. 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 utilizes research and analytics from internal and third-party sources and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrea Ratoza is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Andrea provides access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions to assist clients in managing their wealth effectively. Her areas of focus include executive compensation, equity compensation services, defined benefit plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Andrea holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Andrea earned a High School Diploma from Union High School and attended the California State University system without obtaining a degree. She participates in community volunteering, reflecting Merrill's tradition of engaging in the communities it serves.

Michael Yang is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. He is also the CFO and owner of DoOn Asset Inc. MML Investors Services, LLC, where he is based, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Erica White is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022, following seven years at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jonathan Goldstone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Michael Hou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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, supported by centralized custody and a range of multi-asset investment solutions.