Derenik Sardarimasihi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Bank of the West, and Courtesy Electric. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an in-home care provider for his parents. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Bradley Scott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and having 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he manages and leads a team through Hudson Highland LLC, which supports certain operational aspects of his financial planning practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peter Chow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, East West Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Family Paws Resort LLC, a dog daycare and boarding business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Charssy Zhang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Zhang has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. 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.

Daniel Young is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Lachlan Cameron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cameron, Murphy & Spangler, Inc., where he was involved both before and during his tenure at Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he has a minority interest in a bakery business and serves as a varsity soccer coach at Mayfield Senior School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning recommendations and ongoing advice.

Susan Min is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 20 years before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and provides insurance services through WealthNet Insurance & Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment strategies.

Aaron Nosler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Nosler is the creator and owner of The Kilo Company, which imports honey from Europe, Canada, and Latin America for sale to retailers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority, focusing on ongoing or one-time planning engagements rather than institutional portfolio management.

Ross Klafter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Service in Los Angeles from 2008 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Nita Ma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Based in Pasadena, CA, her career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Lin is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth since 2018. Prior to this, he spent 32 years at Signator Investors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various analytical tools and discretionary strategies.

Carlos Huizar is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Armen Shabanian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background also includes positions at California State University Northridge, Shake Shack, and the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Agustin Chavez Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and legal roles at Miguel A Custodio Jr APLC and Custodio & Dubey LLP. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citrix Systems and Extended Travel before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and comprehensive advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates advanced modeling tools in its planning process.

Robert Chanpong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2000. He specializes in serving a select group of affluent individuals and families, including corporate executives, business owners, and clients in sports and entertainment. Robert's practice focuses on planning and portfolio management, with particular emphasis on personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and assisting clients transitioning into retirement. He works closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address tax, trust, philanthropic, estate, and corporate financial matters. Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a double emphasis on Finance and Real Estate and a minor in economics. Residing in Pasadena with his wife Lara and their three sons, Robert actively engages in sports and outdoor activities. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, traveling, and woodworking.

Iris Lee is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering services such as financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Philip Imhoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and has prior experience with Beverly Hills Unified School District and Entertainment Partners/Central Casting. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the volunteer membership committee chairman for the Canoga Park/Westhills Chamber of Commerce and is a part owner of Talk Peace Farm, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and implements models via BNY Mellon Advisors, using a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Donna Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Alhambra, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages real estate properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Smansa Chu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., and BANK OF THE WEST. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management programs.