Mark Hammond is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hammond is also a self-employed musician. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as money market funds, collective investment trusts, mutual funds, and group annuity contracts.

Walter Wodtke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Siera Baghoomian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior roles at the University of Southern California, the City of Glendale, Glendale Community College, and Hoover High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jacqueline Quiroz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Forcheskie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Upland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and has worked within Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a distinctive affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized consulting programs.

Mitsue Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angele Ohannessian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she held positions at Equitable Advisors and other companies, and attended the University of California from 2021 to 2025. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Marc Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Outside of his advisory career, he serves as a board member for the La Verne Girls Softball Association, a community organization focused on youth sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages extensive client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Nathan Logan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2009 and 2008 respectively. 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 utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based simulations.

Robert Albert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with business entities related to his LPL practice, including Novus Wealth Group and Sage Planning Solutions. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Henry Hong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jorge Cabrera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a party and event planning business in North Hollywood, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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.

Noella Rae Yap is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, td ameritrade, Tiffany & Co., and Omega. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nora Li is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AIA, SCOR, and Conning Central. She is based in Pasadena, CA. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Armine Nazaryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a TikTok cooking demonstration account and participates in the Amazon Influencer Program, sharing cooking and baking product recommendations. 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 investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Han Kyul Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the gaming industry with EZ Gaming. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Devin Robinson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America. He serves as a board member for the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, participating in activities to support local businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Alexander Velto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Velto serves as CEO of the Sunny Brown Foundation, which provides scholarships, and is a board member and treasurer of the Keala O Wailea Homeowners Association in Maui, Hawaii. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets activities.

Sophia Liu is a Financial Advisor currently with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, having also worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS. Sophia holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business, with an emphasis in Finance. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English, Chinese, and Taiwanese. Sophia works with individuals from diverse backgrounds to help develop strategies for achieving short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, she offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Sophia emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust, clarity, and care. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys dancing, music, painting, singing, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Peter Paik is a CFP® professional at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a technology firm, Moniak Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.