Armen Shabanian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background also includes positions at California State University Northridge, Shake Shack, and the University of Arizona. 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 methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Justin Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citrix Systems and Extended Travel before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and comprehensive advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates advanced modeling tools in its planning process.

Robert Chanpong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2000. He specializes in serving a select group of affluent individuals and families, including corporate executives, business owners, and clients in sports and entertainment. Robert's practice focuses on planning and portfolio management, with particular emphasis on personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and assisting clients transitioning into retirement. He works closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address tax, trust, philanthropic, estate, and corporate financial matters. Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a double emphasis on Finance and Real Estate and a minor in economics. Residing in Pasadena with his wife Lara and their three sons, Robert actively engages in sports and outdoor activities. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, traveling, and woodworking.

Iris Lee is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Los Angeles, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Donna Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate ownership and management. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Kimberly Jaso is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and BMO Harris Bank. Kimberly is also a commissioned notary in California. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Smansa Chu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Chu worked at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Bank of the West since 2016. 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 and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party resources.

Toan Au is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and is also the owner of AUCO Inc. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Philip Fried is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1987 before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and a broad selection of brokerage and insurance products.

Barrett Jackson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, as well as holding designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Barrett partners with the NCD Group at Merrill Lynch, focusing on delivering customized wealth planning solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerances, time horizons, liquidity needs, overall investment goals, and associated costs. Barrett graduated from the California State University system with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Business-Finance and minoring in Economics. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He is affiliated with the professional organization Western Hills Country Club and is involved in the community through groups such as the 26.2 Club. Outside of his professional work, Barrett enjoys participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, golfing, running marathons, skiing, wood working, and spending time with his family. He resides in La Habra with his wife, Darlene, and their two daughters. They engage in volunteering and community service through churches and various running organizations.

Albert Yuan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Peter Attalla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2016, including his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities starting in 2022. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Cau Min Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Katherine An is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she was associated with Christina Benedict MD Inc and has experience at Bean Sprouts Cafe. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in its investment process.

Cynthia Bollinger is a CFP® with 22 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches weekend yoga and meditation classes for the City of Walnut Recreation Department. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Grant Sclafani is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendale, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Financial Specialists since 2016 and operates Sclafani Wealth Advisors, a financial services DBA, since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Cecil Ho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Jeffrey Felix is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup, M&T Bank, Cetera Investment Services, East West Bank, and Wells Fargo. 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 services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, research, and various technology platforms.

Stephen Hekimian is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an instructor at the University of Phoenix’s Center for Professional Development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and strategies, including modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Bruno Esquivel Paz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Arcadia, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, all of which have been at Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.