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.

Douglas Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary and involved in insurance-related activities and real estate rentals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Shujuan Yan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and four years at Ameriprise. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joon Kim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2022 and was previously with TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2012 to 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative-investment process.

Rhonda Sasse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 1991. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Yuran Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Liu holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at Bank of America, Cathay Bank, and Ajisen Ramen. Outside of financial advising, Liu serves as a California Notary Public. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, enabling access to a wide range of products and services.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA. His career includes over 16 years at Payden & Rygel and two years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. He is also a board member of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, a nonprofit organization supporting higher education initiatives. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and employing an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jeannie Shen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, LPL Financial, BMO Harris Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Gustavo Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Rivera has also been involved with community organizations such as the University Heights Middle School Site Council and the Moreno Valley Community Band. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology resources.

Robert Baraga is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Maitram Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Nguyen worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase, with a combined tenure from 2011 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Christopher Consolo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendora, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JM Frederich Group, Inc., where he manages an Ameriprise business, and he has provided funding for a retail venture involving sports jerseys. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with substantial investable assets. Its approach includes tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by algorithmic tools and comprehensive planning strategies, delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in collaboration with client advisors.

Dana Go is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Dana worked at Securities America, Inc. and Credit Union of Southern California, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jonathon Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, LP, Wescom Financial Services, LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is involved with Wescom Wealth Management as part of his practice. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to diverse model portfolios and research resources.

Jennifer Schroer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advising duties, she is an author of children's picture books and receives royalties from this work. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Wendy Behner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kevin Lee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor for seven years. He is based in Pasadena, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Alexander Folken is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Fidelity, NY Life, and Avantax. Folken is also involved with Husami & Associates, where he assists with wealth management, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lily Cai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and market models to develop client plans and offers various investment and trading activities alongside its advisory services.