Beichen Thakral is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Raymond James Financial Services, First Hawaiian Bank, and BancWest Investment Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Cobian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life from 2011 to 2026. He is also the owner of AAABC Tax Services, Inc., a tax service business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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 services, including model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Kevin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Trinity Family Ventures, Inc., a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement, with a focus on clients who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Melissa Robman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sisi Wu is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, HSBC Securities USA, Axa Advisors, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole owner of 810 Jarrow LLC, a rental property business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Samantha Sokasaim is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Stephanie Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Temple City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at AC Real Estate Services, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Diana Chan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Bank of the West. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Muhammad Khan is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment products, including model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Sarah Zhu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Wells Fargo and University of California, Irvine. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s platform.

Darice Tsai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glendora, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Cao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce business reselling clothing, tickets, and cards. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, offering customized performance reporting and an ESG eligibility framework for recommended strategies.

Sean Bracey is a financial advisor with Cetera in Brea, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and previously operated his own tax and financial services firm. Bracey serves as a finance committee member for Life Bible Fellowship Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

Kyung Suk Choi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of Hope, Cetera, Mirae Asset Wealth Management, and Daewoo Securities Co. Ltd. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Cory Murdock is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Anaheim, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. He operates a sole proprietorship as a fixed life insurance broker. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios across multiple investment vehicles.

Curtis Viggers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TruStage and J Alden Associates, Inc. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including whole life and disability insurance through TruStage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Edward Yoon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at First Allied Securities and Advisory Services before joining Cetera. Yoon is also active in financial education, serving as an instructor at Harvest Financial for several years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and maintains over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

David La is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is involved with DTLA Capital Holdings, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of multiple rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary services with an ESG eligibility framework and access to a broad range of products through its affiliate network.

Frank Saldana is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ontario, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wei Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Wei held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Bank of the West, and other firms. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework to its recommendations.