Judith Chipps is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been advising clients since 1979. She leads The Chipps Group, a team dedicated to providing the extensive resources of a large wealth management firm combined with the personalized service of a boutique practice. Judith and her team primarily serve wealthy individuals and families, many referred by clients or external professionals, focusing on a holistic approach to wealth management, preservation, and transfer. With over four decades of experience, Judith specializes in helping clients navigate major financial decisions and life events while coordinating closely with their external advisors to align tax and estate planning with their personal and financial goals. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tailored strategies for women and wealth. Judith holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Smith College and an MBA in Finance from UCLA. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). She resides in Sherman Oaks, where she enjoys kickboxing. Judith is a mother of two, including her daughter Jessie, who works with her at Merrill.

Terry Tang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Industrial Securities and academic positions at the University of California, San Diego, as well as involvement with Bounceback Tutoring. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Kenneth Ulrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ji Yim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Ji collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their individual goals. Clients benefit from the global investment resources of Merrill, as well as access to credit, lending, and banking services through Bank of America. Ji holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado System, a Master's Degree from the University of North Texas, and a second Master's Degree from Indiana University. Ji has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates professionally in both English and Korean.

Thomas Roche is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in providing individually tailored financial and wealth management strategies. Thomas is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Thomas advises clients on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer through a defined process that includes portfolio development, liability management, tax minimization, and asset preservation. He works closely with clients' other trusted advisors such as attorneys and accountants to address tax, trust, philanthropic, and estate issues, including wealth transfer strategies. His client focus areas include Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and is a member of the USC Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Thomas volunteers with community organizations and enjoys golfing, hiking, pickleball, and skiing.

Howard Raff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC, as well as H. Beck, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Raff is involved with BGA Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Kaitlyn Baltz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Premium Brands Opco LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

William Creedon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Creedon serves on the board of directors for Las Torres, Inc., a federally subsidized low-income housing project in Los Angeles. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also provides institutional consulting and public finance services, including municipal work and investment banking capabilities.

Ruben Cavada is a financial advisor with Merrill in North Hollywood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform, providing clients access to a wide array of products and services.

Jenna Kaplan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Aon and various educational and camp-related organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Steven Crawford is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Geoffrey Palenik is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Genesis Wealth Partners. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services LP for 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research-supported investment strategies.

Mark Werner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Chipotle, Northwestern Mutual, and Tony's Market, as well as over a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Joseph Hastie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Crown Capital Securities and has a background in media companies including Havas Edge Media and Smart Media. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tadeh Grigorian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of a laundromat business. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Clark Jolley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 50 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisor role, Jolley operates a business under the name Jolley Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Ken Brozki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Fushan Korfi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chinsheng Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Lin also serves as a branch manager at East West Bank and is CEO, CFO, and secretary of Birkin Corporation, an electronics import/export business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures and affiliated model portfolios.

Jerry Wai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.