Andrew Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and as an independent insurance broker since 1975. He is also active as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mui Fan Graca is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ira Candib is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at California Financial Partners, Inc., U.S. Financial Advisors, Osaic FS, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Candib maintains a non-variable insurance business focusing on life, fixed annuity, and long-term care products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Andre Sevilla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Chiahwei Ku serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been since 2022. She has been active in the financial services industry since 2005, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in Southern California, Ku is fluent in Mandarin and English. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. Ku maintains several professional credentials, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, she holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and the California Life and Health Insurance license. Ku emphasizes building long-lasting relationships with clients and providing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Chun Gu is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Chun worked at East West Bank and Bank of America, including a tenure at Merrill Lynch. Outside of financial advising, Chun operates an e-commerce business selling crafts and accessories on platforms such as Amazon, TikTok, and eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and affiliations supporting product availability and client solutions.

Zhuang Tantiwasadakran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously at 1717 Capital Management Company for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in an independent fixed insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a large advisory network with a range of non-advisory financial services.

Ralph Pan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Covina, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines large-scale resources and research-driven investment strategies to serve a broad client base with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Chou is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique ambitions and develop personalized financial strategies to address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services encompass a wide range of areas including family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and small business strategies. John also provides access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is registered under NMLS#2466564. In addition to his professional work, John serves as a City Council Member for the City of San Marino. Outside of his professional and community roles, John enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Park is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janus Cam for six years before joining Thrivent in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and oversees operations for an Airbnb rental through his LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics. The firm emphasizes planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed account services via a consolidated billing option.

Sean Kennally is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Kennally serves as a member of the USC Athletics Board of Counselors and is on the Trojan Board of Directors for the USC Athletic Department. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its advisory process.

Robert Miller is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Ameriprise in Glendale, CA. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., among other firms. Miller is also employed outside the industry at Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining proprietary research and algorithmic tools to deliver customized recommendations.

Peggy Tong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal process for alternative investments.

Isabelle Chang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has held a variety of roles outside the finance sector, including in food-related businesses such as Tifa Chocolate & Gelato. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ted Inagaki is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, and Wamu Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an investment consulting business focusing on portfolio construction and analysis tailored to client objectives. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools, delivering strategies through multiple affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Sung Park is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities, MSI Financial Services, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in health and group health insurance. 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 comprehensive planning using firm-approved tools and emphasizes collaborative, ongoing relationships with clients.

Brian Chan is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Brian operates a tax preparation sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering brokerage and advisory services across various account programs and utilizes a broad affiliate network to support its offerings.

John Von Buren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Pruco Securities LLC, and Keller Williams Realty-Sunset. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Kiang is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2017, and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of NELA Living Properties LLC, a real estate investment entity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model portfolios and offers a program that integrates ESG considerations and advanced derivatives capabilities.

Irana De Haven is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Bottega Louis, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Drago Centro. 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.