Siera Baghoomian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior roles at the University of Southern California, the City of Glendale, Glendale Community College, and Hoover High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ronald Thomas is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked in the automotive and electronics industries with companies such as Toyota Motors North America, Faraday Future, and Samsung Electronics. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning services with managed-account options under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Angele Ohannessian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she held positions at Equitable Advisors and other companies, and attended the University of California from 2021 to 2025. 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 services on a non-discretionary basis.

Marc Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Outside of his advisory career, he serves as a board member for the La Verne Girls Softball Association, a community organization focused on youth sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages extensive client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Adrian Sondhi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Areen Minasian is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She specializes in assisting clients with financial planning and investment decisions, focusing on developing strategies to meet various financial goals. Prior to her current role, Areen held positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024, Wealth Advisor Associate at First Republic Bank from 2022 to 2023, and Senior Preferred Banker Associate at First Republic Bank from 2019 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Areen enjoys activities such as hiking, soccer, tennis, traveling, attending social events with friends, and exploring culinary experiences.

Robert Albert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with business entities related to his LPL practice, including Novus Wealth Group and Sage Planning Solutions. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jorge Cabrera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a party and event planning business in North Hollywood, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Noella Rae Yap is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, td ameritrade, Tiffany & Co., and Omega. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nora Li is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AIA, SCOR, and Conning Central. She is based in Pasadena, CA. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lauro Braganza is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over 27 years. His other business activities include involvement with property and casualty insurance through Liberty Mutual. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, supported by an integrated platform combining Adviser programs, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Armine Nazaryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a TikTok cooking demonstration account and participates in the Amazon Influencer Program, sharing cooking and baking product recommendations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Devin Robinson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America. He serves as a board member for the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, participating in activities to support local businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Tanya Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America, N.A. and has experience in education with PUC Schools and the University of California, Santa Cruz. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julie Marxen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sophia Liu is a Financial Advisor currently with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, having also worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS. Sophia holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business, with an emphasis in Finance. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English, Chinese, and Taiwanese. Sophia works with individuals from diverse backgrounds to help develop strategies for achieving short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, she offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Sophia emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust, clarity, and care. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys dancing, music, painting, singing, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Robert Beamer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Thrivent Financial and UCLA, and he is currently engaged as a bilingual educator and teacher at institutions including Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health and California State University, Channel Islands. In addition to his advisory work, he has involvement in educational and nonprofit activities related to financial assistance and support. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Gay Benn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Benn worked at Merrill Lynch and 1 St Global Capital, Corp., among other firms. Outside of advisory work, Benn is involved in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Alexandra Awad is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2000. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she served as an economic research analyst for a Latin American central bank. Alexandra holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and has earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. In her role, Alexandra works closely with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs and priorities. She focuses on client development, portfolio construction, relationship management, and comprehensive wealth management planning. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Fluent in Spanish and English, Alexandra is committed to understanding all aspects of her clients' lives and priorities to help them achieve their financial goals. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Rebecca Dickson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a financial planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.