Gregori Volokhine is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Meeschaert Capital Markets, Inc. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Cowley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to its clients.

Theodore Diaz is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase Bank, and was previously involved in real estate as a realtor. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a janitorial services business and occasionally rents out a personal vehicle through an online platform. 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 strategies for individual and institutional investors.

Christine Prakash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities, First Citizens Investor Services, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, 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 management, and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Adrian Ramirez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Craig Tuthill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Tuthill Motorsport Inc., an automotive industry company, and holds ownership interests in several investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using Wells Fargo’s research and tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds.

Dennis Buenaventura is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wendy Ho Hung is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing member of TC Monarch LLC, a for-profit limited liability company based in Brea, CA. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samuel Kim is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010. Outside of his financial career, he is involved with Very Good Light, a cosmetics and skincare company, where he contributes as an employee on a limited basis. 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 to inform its recommendations.

Jake Hoffman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Lenox Advisors and had roles at UCLA and San Diego Mesa College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing analytical tools to structure collaborative, annual client relationships.

Donavan Mayes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his grandmother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Melissa Shadden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Santa Clara University. She holds a Series 66 designation. 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.

Peter Chow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, East West Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Family Paws Resort LLC, a dog daycare and boarding business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jeremy Hui is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, NYLife Securities, and Tutton Insurance Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Casa Medici Designs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charssy Zhang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017, with prior experience at Avemia USA Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Melody Chow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, she held roles at Charles Schwab Bank, The Little Bra Company, and worked in education and healthcare. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Daniel Young is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Curtis Wolfslau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. He is also affiliated with Chapman University since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Thornburg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Timbercreek, a golf driving range in Lewisville, Texas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and delivers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement these recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Mark Givenrod is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2022 and has longstanding roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in an investment-related capacity at SchoolsFirst FCU. 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 and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.