Mary Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investor Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, she is active as an insurance agent involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative annual planning engagements.

James Lo Coco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Western International Securities, RJJ Pasadena Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a real estate rental business in Monrovia, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and a broad range of financial products.

Bruno Mendes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and operated his own firms, Mendes Wealth Management, LLC, and Mendes Consulting Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with a non-discretionary approach. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Alexi Papadopoulos is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alexi provides clients with clear and transparent guidance to support their long-term financial decisions. Alexi's approach focuses on understanding each client's unique financial journey and prioritizing their interests to deliver honest insight and thoughtful planning, particularly in retirement planning. Alexi's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, then as a Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. This progression reflects a breadth of experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the firm.

John Frederich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Canada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Frederich serves as chairman and president on multiple nonprofit boards, including Cristian Recovery International and Shepherd's Knoll Ministries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Evans Lam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Lam serves as a director of a nonprofit networking organization and is involved with educational institutions as a trustee and board member supporting scholarship initiatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of investment products and leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights.

Angela Ngan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining Thrivent in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a single-family rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm combines goal-based analyses and flexible service options, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Johnny Chi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Cetera Investment Services. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Charlebois is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Verne, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1989 and also operates Pension Portfolios, where he occasionally writes life and health insurance policies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Rafael Robles is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for 23 years. His current location is Whittier, CA. 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 managed by internal and third-party teams for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christina Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Yu serves on the board and auditing committee of the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Parker Olson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ares Management Corporation, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northern Trust. He serves on the finance committee at Vintage Church Pasadena, assisting with modeling future church budgets. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine financial planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option.

Lucy Hoang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank from 2012 to 2018. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Aaron Volen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Pageant Coaching & Designs Inc., a company involved in pageant coaching and consulting. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Norbert Chen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he provides private tutoring and financial education services. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Johnny Vallejo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and previously was with Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2004 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Johnny V Distributing, a business based in Fullerton, CA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians, and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Alex Lukoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and has operated The Cigar Guys, a separate business venture, since 2008. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robyn Medina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. Medina also maintains a long-term association with Comprehensive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Salvador Rodriguez is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President based at the Merrill Lynch office in Pasadena. With nearly 25 years in the finance industry, Sal has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004, where he specializes in guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives to help them achieve their goals. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized plans that reflect their unique circumstances. Sal holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from UCLA and carries industry credentials including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience spans back-office operations through trading, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the investment industry. Sal focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. He collaborates closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to address tax, estate, and philanthropic considerations, alongside internal Merrill specialists. A native of Southern California, Sal lives locally with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, golfing, and spending time with his family.