Noel Yameogo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 26 years. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Ludinila Pangan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2025. 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 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.

Steve Nigoghossian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 11 years before joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. He serves as CFO of an S-Corporation established to manage maintenance for a residential rental property he owns. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated operational structure serving a large client base through thousands of representatives.

Cody Hale is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, his work history includes roles in automotive sales and detailing as well as experience at the University of California, Irvine. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written financial recommendations across various planning areas without implementation. The firm offers a holistic, goal-based approach and separates its planning and managed-account services while maintaining periodic reviews of client plans.

Nailah Khan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, Khan serves as Vice President of a local referral networking group and is a board member of The LGBTQ Center in Long Beach, participating in strategy meetings and donor engagement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jesus Mendez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of advisors.

David Adishian is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director leading the Adishian Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. For over two decades, he and his team have provided financial guidance to individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and their families. Their expertise includes wealth preservation and growth strategies, particularly following significant financial transactions or life events. The group also supports businesses in key industries such as transportation, real estate, apparel, manufacturing, entertainment, technology, and sports with services including lending and cash management. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he graduated with Omicron Delta Epsilon honors, and a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a Margaret Brock Scholar. He maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and is a member of the State Bar of California. David actively participates in the community through roles with organizations such as the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall, the University of California, Santa Barbara Foundation, the Petersen Museum’s CF200 Executive Committee, and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. His approach centers around understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and aspirations. David has been recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” for eight consecutive years, reflecting his commitment to delivering consistent, disciplined wealth management services. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys biking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Natalie Barron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where she has worked since 2004. She has 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of her advisory role, she leads the Long Beach chapter of Provisors, a professional networking organization, and volunteers on event planning committees for nonprofit and healthcare organizations including Able ARTS Work and the Memorial Medical Center Foundation. She also serves as a continuing education sponsor and presenter for the CFP Board. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-driven asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Micaiah Harounian is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a four-year period at Bel Air Bay Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Jonathan Kiester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Diversified Securities, and H. Beck. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in website maintenance for DSI Properties, Inc. 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 range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

Emmee Sarmiento Ferguson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation, providing oversight of the organization’s financial operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include 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 to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Joseph Palompo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and for using systematic methodologies and advanced technologies, including AI, in its investment process.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Standard Chartered Bank. 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 broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration within Bank of America’s corporate platform allows access to a wide array of investment products and services.

Darrell Hallenbrook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from the Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Savanna Saul is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include four years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. She also has experience outside finance, having worked at Giuseppe's Fine Dining for a year. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jung Han is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alfredo Gomez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at U.S. Bank, HighMark Capital Management, Advisor Group, SagePoint Financial, and Jackson National Life. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Alexis Muro is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Hazard Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an authorized check signer for Narbonne Plaza Partners, LLC, managing accounting duties for a commercial rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Cory Kleinschmit is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he partners with clients to build financial plans and provides investment guidance tailored to their specific situations. Cory focuses on creating tax-efficient investing strategies aimed at building, growing, and protecting wealth through long-term client relationships. His professional experience includes various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2012 to 2014 and Financial Representative from 2010 to 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, Cory worked as a Licensed Banker at JP Morgan Chase in 2010, an Institutional Client Associate at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2008 to 2010, and a Mortgage Banker at Bank of America from 2007 to 2008. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Cory has personal interests in beach activities, concerts, family activities, food, golf, and traveling.