Todd Sandberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Sandberg serves as a non-public arbitrator for FINRA, occasionally participating on arbitration panels. 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, and various institutional investors.

Natasha Pirozko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. She is also active as a retirement plan advisor at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Jivan Shirvanian is a financial advisor with Cetera in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at East West Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ryan LeVine is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes building meaningful relationships to support clients' financial planning needs. Ryan's professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Services Representative in 2023, to Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate at Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2021. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys a range of personal interests including comedy, food, golf, music, reading, and traveling. He values spending time with his family and looks forward to engaging with new clients.

Robert Choi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Archimedes Gomez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including BMO Bank NA, Wells Fargo, and JP Morgan Chase. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors.

Fanny Iraheta is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Merrill and has been working there since 2006, concurrently with Bank of America N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a small investment business. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gabriel Choo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Alpha Academy starting in 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jingwei Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. Zhang holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, W&S Brokerage Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Based in San Marino, CA, Zhang has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Lacey Somwaru is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at TTFB CA LLC and has experience in education and fitness sectors, including roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, and LifeTime Fitness. 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 offers planning services using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Maria San Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Liberty Mutual and Jane Lee State Farm Insurance. 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 designed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Lehman is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Advanced Energy Solutions, as well as experience at the University of Arizona. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Koehlinger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Majors Division for the Lakewood Village Little League, organizing games and coordinating league activities. 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 focused on a broad range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Ludinila Pangan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. She is currently based in Buena Park, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Douglas Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, California, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. He is also commissioned in fixed insurance and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Angelica Estrada is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

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.

Cody Hale is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, his work history includes roles in automotive sales and detailing as well as experience at the University of California, Irvine. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written financial recommendations across various planning areas without implementation. The firm offers a holistic, goal-based approach and separates its planning and managed-account services while maintaining periodic reviews of client plans.

Yuran Liu is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Liu worked at Bank of America and Cathay Bank. Outside of advisory work, Liu serves as a California Notary Public. 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, and institutional investors.

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.