Karlo Tajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2024 and has held prior positions at Bank of America and various other organizations. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yun Hao is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yun Hao provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, leveraging a global network of specialists to explore financial possibilities in today's markets. Yun Hao has expertise in areas including corporate benefits, education planning, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments and non-profits, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Yun Hao serves clients by offering customized financial strategies aligned with their priorities and goals. Yun Hao holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Harbin Engineering University. Fluent in English and Chinese, Yun Hao is also involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits®/Financial Education, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and PSILY Foundation, and Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. Outside of professional responsibilities, Yun Hao enjoys hiking, music, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 various institutional accounts.

James Mc Cabe is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and has prior experience at firms including Alps Distributors, PRIMECAP Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes research and technology to support diversified investment strategies.

Saba Jahanian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services starting in 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Ellen Yee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Shuster Financial Group, LLC and Hub International. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing partner in Flying Stars Omnimedia, LLC, involved in screenwriting and producing. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Vartges Markarian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ascent Capital Management and U.S. Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers customized, non-discretionary advisory services.

Wai Shing Stephen Law is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and East West Bank, as well as ownership of a design and decoration company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services.

Kyle Colburn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Franklin Distributors, LLC and Western Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Petra Frisina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within affiliates of Wells Fargo since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an LLC unrelated to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations through the use of proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation via brokerage or advisory programs.

Robert Brock is a financial professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the financial officer for Warm and Loving Ministries, a counseling and training center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party investment strategies and program options suited to various client needs.

Eddie Richard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Arcadia, CA. He began his advisory career in 2025 after previous roles at BLAZR Inc and Hyatt Corporation. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage products, and access to various managed portfolios through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Joann Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of K & J Essentials LLC, an e-commerce business focused on Amazon online selling with minimal day-to-day involvement. 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 manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tyler Wong is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Securities America Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a financial planning and advising business and is a licensed insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions across various investment types.

Kelly Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018, Nelson worked at Augusta Precious Metals and the United States Postal Service. Outside of advising, Nelson is a self-published fiction author and operates as an independent contractor reseller on various online retail platforms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery conversations, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques, while clients are responsible for plan implementation.

Zachary White is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles in education and positions at Charles Schwab Bank and Undefeated Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a large integrated operational structure.

Kai Kang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Laidlaw Wealth Management during his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sabrina Verduzco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, an AI technology startup called Callo, and personal investment management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Chhan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and has prior experience at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a creative manager for the Los Angeles chapter of Project by Project, a nonprofit focused on video production and editing, and also works as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of third-party and affiliated investment options.

Raymond Mathieu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to this, he spent nine years with National Planning Corporation and has been associated with Gilson Financial Group for over two decades. Mathieu also teaches accounting at LA Valley Community College and engages in tax preparation through Gilson Financial Group. 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 financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.