David Lopez is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2021, he was a partner at BeachFleischman PC, one of Arizona’s largest accounting firms, where he led the firm’s international tax practice and developed its cross-border business and consulting services over more than 20 years. Before that, he worked at Ernst & Young LLP. At Merrill Lynch, David collaborates with a team of financial advisors to provide comprehensive, multi-faceted wealth management services tailored to high net worth and ultra-high net worth families, coordinating closely with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other advisors in a family office style approach. David holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). While he has a background in tax, he does not provide tax or legal advice in his current role. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, David has served in leadership positions with various community organizations, including Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona, Carondelet Foundation, Salpointe Foundation, Kino Border Initiative, Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Nexus Executives. He continues to serve as a member of Nexus Executives and remains involved with the Kino Border Initiative. Outside of work, David enjoys basketball, biking, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Christina Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform to offer a wide array of products and services.

Sean Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Yu serves on the board and auditing committee of the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. 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 research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Parker Olson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ares Management Corporation, and Northern Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Vintage Church Pasadena, assisting with financial modeling for future church budgets. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning delivered through a network of advisors. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and offers ongoing reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Allison Brill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and a broad range of advisory programs.

Kathryn Carter is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an insurance agency selling personal and commercial insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting with discretionary and non-discretionary management across various investment strategies.

Lucy Hoang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at City National Bank from 2012 to 2018 before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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 client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical advisory offerings.

Cian Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Ward worked at First Republic Investment Management, Strategic Index Money Management, and Wallender & Associates. His background also includes roles outside finance, including positions at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jamba Juice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to assist clients in modeling financial outcomes.

Thomas Kreuzer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of The Great Wall Patch, a business that will cease operations within the current year. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations primarily through non-discretionary advisory relationships and also delivers institutional consulting and municipal finance services.

Robyn Medina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. Medina also maintains a long-term association with Comprehensive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Salvador Rodriguez is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President based at the Merrill Lynch office in Pasadena. With nearly 25 years in the finance industry, Sal has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004, where he specializes in guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives to help them achieve their goals. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized plans that reflect their unique circumstances. Sal holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from UCLA and carries industry credentials including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience spans back-office operations through trading, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the investment industry. Sal focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. He collaborates closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to address tax, estate, and philanthropic considerations, alongside internal Merrill specialists. A native of Southern California, Sal lives locally with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Andy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Pogosyan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management as a sole proprietor and a partner in related holdings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee input.

Mike Gleason is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns ELITE AURORA LLC, a business involved in managing rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kristen Keckeisen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2025 and is also involved with Barca & Barca Financial Network, providing administrative support. Outside of financial services, she works as a procurement consultant for Toyota Motor North America. 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 various portfolio management options, discretionary and non-discretionary services, and access to third-party money managers.

Aren Kortoshian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Gerad Herkey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a property in Los Angeles that is rented for film and television productions and serves on the Finance Committee of the Jonathan Club, a private dining social club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate arrangements.

Nathan Towns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Merrill before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he occasionally buys and sells basketball and football collectibles. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics focused on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Jocelyn Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety 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 and scenario modeling to support its advisory services.