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 at Primerica Advisors with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFSI Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2018. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and employs model-driven investment strategies alongside discretionary separately managed accounts.

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 licenses. Lin also serves as a branch manager at East West Bank and is CEO, CFO, and secretary of Birkin Corporation, an electronics import/export business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with multiple program options and access to third-party money managers.

Jerry Wai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Gabriel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 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 plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and comprehensive derivatives and commodities 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.

Jay Lometillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Previously, he was employed by Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and supports trading, account administration, and custody functions.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Gabriela Torres Luvianos is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America for 12 years before joining Merrill. Gabriela is in the early stages of co-hosting a lifestyle podcast focused on Latina culture. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cassia Stefanini is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years and has been with Primerica since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading and overlay responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Camille Gaffney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Yingshu Jiang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Jiang has worked at multiple firms including W&S Brokerage, Western & Southern Life, and Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Wilson Tien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Di Jin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Pasadena, California. In this role, she manages wealth for high-net-worth individuals and families, assisting them in achieving their investment and wealth transfer goals. She also collaborates with private business owners on financing, business growth, employee benefits, and pre-transaction planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Di Jin worked as a financial advisory director at CITIC Securities in Beijing, China and served as an Investor Relations director at Aquila Capital in China. Her experience includes consulting, financial planning, financial modeling, and business analysis. She provides advice on various wealth management issues including retirement, liquidity, and philanthropy. Di Jin focuses on clients' individual financial situations and develops tailored strategies based on risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. She also works particularly with Chinese-speaking clients, especially first-generation Americans. Di Jin holds a Bachelor's degree in International Finance from the University of International Business and Economics and an MBA from China Europe International Business School. She has earned the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, yoga, playing piano, and swimming.

Jonathan Corob is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for The Oaks Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.