Patrick Recker is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Crexi LLC, Keenan Financial, and several other organizations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses systematic methodologies and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Norman S. Labrador is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1992 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. In his current role, Norman focuses on developing financial strategies and providing advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses, with an emphasis on understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Norman holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University, Los Angeles and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Norman and his wife, Janet, reside in Pasadena with their two children. They actively participate in the community and support various charitable organizations such as Foothill Families, South Pasadena/San Marino YMCA, and The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Norman is also engaged in community volunteering, reflecting a commitment aligned with Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community involvement.

John Ong is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carson, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on non-institutional client portfolios.

Fernando Cruz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at firms including LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Cruz is based in La Mirada, CA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Felton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a single-unit rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Edwin Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and Washington Mutual. 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Yao Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Li worked at Bank of America, Cetera, Cathay Bank, and Subrigo Networks. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeff Gonzales is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various affiliates of Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Shad Ortiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2000 to 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to evaluate investment options and providing services such as retirement plan consulting and financial planning.

Juan Ortiz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. There are no notable outside activities reported. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Allen Tsay is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and previously spent three years with Waddell & Reed. Tsay serves as a board member of Arcadia Masonic Lodge #278, where he participates in budget approval and charitable giving decisions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Alan Whitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Whitman serves as a board member of the Midgley Family Foundation in Pasadena. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagement and corporate financial planning agreements.

Charlie Kim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Based in Pasadena, CA, he currently serves clients through J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team using both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

John Potter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founder and board member of LDS Art Collection in Liberty, Inc., a nonprofit focused on art, culture, and religious activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory process.

Justin Shum is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in San Marino, CA. He has 14 years of industry experience, previously working at Merrill, Bank of America, and MSI Financial Services. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Arthur Hsieh is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and Orange Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he is actively involved in high school tennis as a coach at Marantha High School and serves on the Tennis Advisory Committee for the California Interscholastic Federation – Southern Section. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Kevin Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Genesis Wealth Partners, CUSO Financial Services, and SkyOne Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Robert Chung is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, ARC Capital Management LLC, and TNT Capital Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several family investment and real estate holding companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through a structured process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Carolyn Wyatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Western International Securities, M Stevens Wealth Advisors, and Crowell, Weedon & Co. She is involved with Arrowhead Wealth Advisors, an entity related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sophia Tang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Cathay Bank, and Cetera Investment Services, as well as positions outside the financial sector. 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 through a non-discretionary program.