Jacqueline Peng is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth by establishing strong relationships and providing clear communication alongside customized strategies tailored to each client's objectives. Jacqueline works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, offering ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' situations evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in Mandarin, Chinese, and English. Outside of her professional role, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, drawing/sketching, interior decorating, music, painting, and singing.

Peter Hang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Cindy Min is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for four years. Cindy’s background also includes a 14-year tenure at California State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Gabler is a Series 66–designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at RD Tax Service from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Sciarra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment strategy estimates.

Dwight Nakata is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate entities since 1999 and previously was a principal at Yamada & Nakata CPAs. Nakata serves as a committee member of the California Society of CPAs, participates on the board of the Orange County Academic Decathlon, and holds volunteer positions with California State University, Los Angeles, including chairing the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Tipton Huffman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Investors Capital Corp. and operating his own business, TWH Annuities & Insurance Agency, Inc. He also serves as an insurance agent, selling life, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Like Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Vanco Tech, LLC from 2015 to 2022. 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. The firm delivers these services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Michael Bailey is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Bailey is involved in executive office suite rentals and serves as president of the Utica Office Center Owners Association board of directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Xuejun Kuang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2022. His prior experience includes ten years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 24 years at Wm Financial Services, Inc. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various financial products and services beyond managed accounts.

Lu Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Rowland Heights, CA. Chen's background includes roles in the healthcare and hospitality sectors prior to joining Merrill in 2022 and Bank of America in 2025. Outside of advisory work, Chen is a co-owner of two rental properties in the Azusa and Covina areas. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America’s broader platform to offer a diverse range of products and services.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. Based in Ontario, California, his career has been focused within this firm. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alan Phan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Duarte, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and management of a limited liability company involved in property management and rental arbitrage through Airbnb. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Yang Zhang is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Transglobal Holding Company and Topocean Consolidation Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Erica Vasquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012, including her current role since 2021. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ross Benson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Douglas Heal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Citizens Business Bank and LPL Financial since 2015. Heal is also an insurance agent with Carlson Hammond, working part-time in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cyndie Huang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009. Her career includes tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Pedro Alaniz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Gursharanjit Dhanjal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.