Sammy Elguindi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Alicia Stuart Chambers is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' individual needs to develop strategies that support their short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals. Alicia offers guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected events. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alicia holds a Bachelor's degree from Vanguard University of Southern California and a Master's degree from the University of Arizona. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and utilizes her expertise to provide ongoing advice and guidance tailored to each client's evolving needs. Beyond her professional commitments, Alicia is involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

Natalie Soo Hoo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she receives trail commissions on fixed annuity and life insurance policies. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Richard Ryan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alexandria Hill is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience working at Aerospacelab and Northrup Grumman. Alexandria is early in her financial advisory career. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Denise Winkelman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2008 and was previously employed at Postmates and Farmers Financial Solutions. Outside of finance, Denise is also active as a comedian, actor, and writer. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Horacio Lopez Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Philip Walters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lyndsae Hunter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following positions at E*Trade Securities and Great American Dream. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process with firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Myung Choe is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Choe serves as chairperson of the Korean Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles and is an officer and long-standing member of the Los Angeles Central Lions Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model utilizing LPL programs and emphasizes tailored services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Susan Wingard is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1983 and has extensive experience in wealth management, portfolio management, and investment consulting. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Susan served as a business development executive for a major Fortune 100 diversified publishing company. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, defined contribution plan consulting, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. She also focuses on client segments such as women and wealth, sports and entertainment professionals, and managing new wealth. Susan holds a Bachelor’s degree from New York University and a Master’s degree from Pepperdine University. She has completed the Merrill Executive Program for Financial Advisors at the Wharton Business School. Additionally, she holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Outside of her professional work, Susan enjoys football, interior decorating, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Michael Takvorian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1981 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of the Takvorian Family Trust alongside his spouse. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Kyu Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2003 and is also involved with Envision Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Pasha Ghaemi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers.

Heghine Kirakosyan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns HLSH Hospitality, Inc., a catering business specializing in boba teas and smoothies for events. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services, including a specialized retirement-income planning service for clients with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Ghazal Barjesteh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, First Republic Securities Company, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an in-home caregiver for her mother through the California Department of Public Social Services. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Charles Benell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as two years at KPMG. He studied at Texas A&M and USC from 2008 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Eric Schrager is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Shahab Khavarani is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2000 and 2005, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Khavarani provides in-home supportive services, assisting with grocery shopping and medical appointments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 an integrated operational structure and centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory functions.

Ranjit Hayhre is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.