Taehoon Gang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for the Los Angeles chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America and is a silent partner in a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies and program platforms.

Robert Cruz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, an organization that supports individuals pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates various capital markets and banking platforms.

Mark Wong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fidelity’s investment management affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, serves retail and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction in its investment approach, and it is notable for its use of AI and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Jennifer Overby is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked for eight years at Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides contract services for technology platforms Uber Technologies, Inc. and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with financial planning centered on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Sean Gomez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephanie Crean is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, having previously worked at American Express for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with 39 North, Inc., a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Archimedes Gomez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and other financial institutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios, research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Matthew Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Citigroup and Wells Fargo. He serves as chair of the board of directors for the Saint Francis Foundation, a charitable organization. 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 institutions.

Tony Chou is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oak Family Investments for seven years and LPL Financial for one year. Outside of his advisory work, Chou serves as a San Marino City Councilman, coaches varsity volleyball, and owns a tea store through an absentee-run holding company. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eddie Rubio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, Wescom Credit Union, and Wells Fargo in various roles. 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 a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Gohar Tumanian Balyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Merrill since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she co-operates a non-investment business with her husband focused on property management. 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 a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Chad Mortenson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Mortenson serves as CEO of Mortenson Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-centered approach using risk profiling and probabilistic modeling and supports a broad advisor network along with specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Jingwei Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Yooni Chang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Mamie Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Cantella & Co., and Raymond James & Associates before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Phillip Lehman is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Advanced Energy Solutions and Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tiffany Wenzel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, US Bancorp Investments Inc, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, she was involved in a personal business venture, T Wenzel Beauty, LLC, from 2018 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.