Peter Hang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Cindy Min is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for four years. Cindy’s background also includes a 14-year tenure at California State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Gabler is a Series 66–designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at RD Tax Service from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Sciarra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment strategy estimates.

Dwight Nakata is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate entities since 1999 and previously was a principal at Yamada & Nakata CPAs. Nakata serves as a committee member of the California Society of CPAs, participates on the board of the Orange County Academic Decathlon, and holds volunteer positions with California State University, Los Angeles, including chairing the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Tipton Huffman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Investors Capital Corp. and operating his own business, TWH Annuities & Insurance Agency, Inc. He also serves as an insurance agent, selling life, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Like Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Vanco Tech, LLC from 2015 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Michael Bailey is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Bailey is involved in executive office suite rentals and serves as president of the Utica Office Center Owners Association board of directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Xuejun Kuang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wm Financial Services, Inc. Kuang is based in Hacienda Heights, CA. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lu Chen is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, joining the firm in 2022. Prior to Merrill, Lu worked at Deluxe Med Spa and Wave Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, among other positions. Outside of advisory work, Lu is a co-owner of two small rental properties with rooms leased to tenants. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alan Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of Pinnacle Stay LLC, a limited liability company focused on property management and rental arbitrage through Airbnb. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yang Zhang is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Transglobal Holding Company and Topocean Consolidation Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ross Benson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Douglas Heal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Citizens Business Bank and LPL Financial since 2015. Heal is also an insurance agent with Carlson Hammond, working part-time in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cyndie Huang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pedro Alaniz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. 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.

Gursharanjit Dhanjal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tram Anh Trieu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Trieu worked at Bank of America and has held various roles including positions at the University of California Irvine and Amazon Inc. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amanda Mercier serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Brea, CA investor center. In this role, she leads a team of financial professionals, focusing on building a culture of trust for clients and associates to enhance service delivery throughout Southern California. Her career in financial services began in 2009 as a Financial Planner at Pacific Capital Resource Group. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2010, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Senior Relationship Manager, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2021. Amanda holds a California Insurance License.