Maria Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Whittier, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of experience with PFS Investments Inc. and three years with Primerica Financial Services. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at the San Diego Gamma Knife Center and has periods as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets and serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, with discretionary separately managed account options and custodial support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joanie Yau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, located in Pasadena, CA. She has 17 years of experience at Merrill and seven years in the industry overall. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family business called JY LoveCraft, where she creates and sells handmade crafts such as greeting cards and personalized clothing items online. 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, and institutional investors.

Nathan Heath is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Outside of his financial career, Heath owns In-Home Aromas, Inc., a candle business he operates as a weekend hobby. 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.

Cole Bryant is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Peermusic, Azusa Pacific University, and Houzz. Outside of advising, he is the owner of BRYANT & SEG LLC, an LLC formed to manage a real estate investment property jointly held with another member. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and providing ongoing plan reviews through its network of financial advisors.

Edmund Regan II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 41 years of industry experience. He has been with these firms since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in multiple business ventures including restaurant operations and technology seed capital funds, and serves on the boards of a children’s group home and a theater organization. He is also a passive owner in thoroughbred horse racing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with diverse investment programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Erik Klinger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2020 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, Klinger is involved in several Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies as a co-owner and president. He is also the founder of Mugen Mindset, a life coaching business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

Justin Hong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with 11 years at the firm and 9 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Jeffrey Tiedge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wedbush Securities and Seacrest Wealth Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through a range of programs serving individuals, institutions, and government entities, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and a comprehensive affiliate network supporting integrated custody and product sourcing.

William Ouellette is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Instacart, as well as a long tenure at Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Winnie Cao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and positions in education at institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, Pasadena City College, and Mark Keppel High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

William Tien is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of rental property. 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 delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ho Yan Tam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, Tam is actively involved in managing several restaurant businesses in Claremont, CA, including serving as general manager and authorized signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Klara Dykastova is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Christian Bidolli is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently leverages the firm's tools and resources to simplify complex financial decisions and collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies. His professional journey at Fidelity began as an intern in 2024, followed by roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2026. Christian holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, fishing, and golf.

Julio Gonzalez is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant at the same firm from 2022 to 2025. His professional experience also includes roles as a Financial Wellness Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2022 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2015. Julio holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to assist clients with insurance-related financial planning. He focuses on helping clients build customized financial plans and strategies that address their individual needs and those of their families. Julio aims to establish strong business relationships to effectively support clients in achieving key financial milestones. Outside of his professional life, Julio engages in activities such as board games, fitness, hiking, movies, parenthood, and puzzles.

Christina Moon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and East West Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a real estate business based in Prosper, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.

Bryant Tchan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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 sources.

Harry Wang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Bank of America and New York Life Insurance Company, with intermittent periods dedicated to homemaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Hung Chih Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, JES LED Technology, and Tech Source International. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Angellokyiu Wong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, Wong has held roles in education at The Music Key School, University of California, Los Angeles, Citrus College, and Yuen Long Public Secondary School. Outside of finance, Wong has been involved with La Bella Laser & Slimming since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, risk management, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, delivering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.