Son Van is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., KEM BY MMM Gelato, Bamboo Couriers, and several educational institutions. 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.

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.

Kirk Sheby is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Sheby Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by operational tools and a broad spectrum of financial products.

Derek Kokubun is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and Concurrent Advisors before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Wolfley Wealth Management, a support company based in Long Beach. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

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.

Gregory Prough is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Daniel Gracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Torrance, CA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership in Burbank, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Desiree Tuck is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, she held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022, all within Fidelity Investments. In her role, Desiree focuses on collaborating with individuals and families to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their goals. She aims to provide clients with confidence and peace of mind through personalized financial guidance. Desiree holds a California Insurance License.

Nathan Pilataxi is an advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2024 and previously worked at US Bank and MUFG Union Bank. His background also includes experience in education at Long Beach City College and Millikan High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios.

Stephen Blunt is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2013. He previously worked with Maeder Wealth Group from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Blunt Financial Planning and Wealth Group, a support company for tax purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and maintains unique affiliations supporting municipal and public-finance work.

Simran Singh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, with prior roles at Principal Financial Group, Principal Securities, Inc., and Edward Jones. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks, supported by a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Doohee Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. Lee holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2018, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Its program offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Alexandria Morrell is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. She previously worked in education for 13 years and attended the University of Alabama from 2021 to 2025. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Alden Landis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Target and studied at California State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and offers model portfolios and advisory services to registered investment companies.

Brian Rossney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2001 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of his mother's trust. 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 uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Anusha Sriram is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup, and JP Morgan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor strategies based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Steve Hahn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that employs firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment strategies.

Christian Cruz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving families in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. He works closely with clients including business owners, executives, and teachers, developing customized financial strategies that encompass investment and retirement planning, liability management, debt consolidation, and legacy planning. Christian collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax-minimization and estate planning strategies, and leverages resources such as Bank of America N.A. for residential and securities-based lending. He utilizes guidance from the firm's Chief Investment Office and award-winning research to diversify portfolios with equities, bonds, cash, and alternative investments while considering tax consequences. Christian adapts his communication approach to client preferences and meets with clients in various settings including homes, businesses, or his office. Christian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designation, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from California State University, Los Angeles. His career began at Washington Mutual in 2006 before joining Merrill Lynch in 2012. Raised in a lower-income family in Southern California, Christian's interest in wealth management was influenced by a mentor during his high school soccer years. Outside of work, he holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and enjoys spending time with his wife Evelyn, their children Olivia and Enzo, and their dog Loki.