Ileana Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a range of services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Howard Raff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, at H. Beck, Inc. from 2007 to 2021, and at DSI Advisers, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. He is also involved with BGA Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Brandon Robles is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to the needs of them and their families. Prior to this role, Brandon held several positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2021, Financial Advisor from 2016 to 2017, Private Client Investment Associate from 2014 to 2016, and Banker from 2012 to 2014. Brandon holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial planning and client advisement. He is committed to understanding his clients' financial needs and partnering with them to achieve their goals.

Kaitlyn Baltz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to her current role. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

William Creedon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Creedon serves on the board of directors for Las Torres, Inc., which operates a 141-unit federally subsidized low-income housing project. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Edward Hays is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Covina, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at RAD Diversified REIT Inc and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He also manages a rental property through a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Derrick Hilts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Prior to his career in financial services, he spent eight years at Siemens Healthineers. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a construction and engineering business related to hospital and healthcare sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory capacities without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Steven Crawford 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 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Geoffrey Palenik is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Genesis Wealth Partners, CUSO Financial Services LP, Ameriprise, and Wells Fargo Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Werner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Chipotle, Northwestern Mutual, and Tony's Market, as well as over a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Juliane Rollon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, Banner Bank, Comerica Bank, and Bank of the West. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Aram Gamboa is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at PFSI Investments Inc. since 2018 and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2018. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors and offices.

Blake Hilts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Chinsheng Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Lin also serves as a branch manager at East West Bank and is CEO, CFO, and secretary of Birkin Corporation, an import/export business specializing in electronics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Jerry Wai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Harnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in providing personalized investment guidance. Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant University. His role at Merrill Lynch involves working closely with clients to develop and manage tailored financial strategies.

Preni Keshishi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Preni worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and earlier at Sears Holdings Corporation/K-Mart. Outside of finance, Preni provides in-home supportive care to a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, utilizing an investment policy statement-driven approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

Susie Lu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.