Charles Winn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2019, he worked at Pathstone Federal Street and Convergent Wealth Advisors. 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 in its recommendations.

Margaret Kubiak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joanne Crowley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked for 15 years. Her industry experience also includes nine years at Axa Advisors, LLC. She serves as a trustee for an immediate family member’s trust and holds conditional approval as a task force member with the Simi Valley YMCA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a client-focused approach that matches investment models or discretionary managers to clients’ risk profiles and offers a range of third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

Arash Jahanbigloo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment recommendations.

Grant Acker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at UBS since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches piano lessons and serves on the board of directors for Dog Pwr, a nonprofit focused on saving shelter dogs through adoption. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

Jose Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yecenia Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and financial services.

Matthew Spring is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and manages the financial affairs of high net worth families, corporate executives, and select institutions in Los Angeles and throughout the country. Matthew develops personalized, integrated strategies tailored to his clients’ financial goals, helping them navigate short-term needs and accumulate wealth over the long term. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, Matthew has worked closely with clients to address a range of financial concerns, including college education planning, retirement security, wealth transfer, and business founding. He leverages resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive services such as wealth forecasting, financial modeling, retirement planning, trust services, and portfolio-based lending. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Matthew earned a Master’s Degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also participates in community volunteering and has personal interests that include cooking, golfing, reading, running, and surfing.

Hrag Kortoshian is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America, HSBC Securities, and Wells Fargo. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Galina Aliferova is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she held various roles including work in hospitality and entertainment. Outside of finance, she is involved in acting as a background cast member with SAG-AFTRA and works as an Uber driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, using structured financial planning tools and comprehensive asset management services.

Zepyur Vardanyan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bank of America for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a notary services business and provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC delivers 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. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Amir Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Yoshimasa Hotta is a financial advisor with Cetera in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2013 and also has a longstanding background in accountancy through his ownership stake in Hotta, Liesenberg, Saito LLP, a CPA firm. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products including life, health, and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual clients across wealth spectrums, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multi-manager platforms and a variety of investment program options.

Felicia Delgado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1980. 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.

David Mandel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Melara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and a one-year tenure at the Ventura County Sheriff's department. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary approach. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Perry Richards is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Beverly Hills, California. He heads Richards, McMahon, Power & Associates, a six-person team focused on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies and investment services to individuals, families, and business owners. The team emphasizes a holistic approach to oversee the complex financial needs of high net worth clients, assisting with wealth management, lifestyle maintenance, and legacy planning, while collaborating with clients' other trusted advisors to provide streamlined and objective guidance. Perry began his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1991 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Perry earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Michigan State University in 1989. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, awarded in 2003 by the Investments & Wealth Institute® in conjunction with The Wharton School. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Perry worked as a Financial Analyst for the Detroit Pistons Basketball Organization. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Perry resides in Pacific Palisades, California, with his wife Kerrie and their two daughters. He engages in various recreational activities including golf, surfing, biking, and yoga, and is involved in community service, dedicating time to support the Adams House shelter for battered women and children in Los Angeles.

Daylen Reyes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to build, manage, and transfer wealth through personalized financial planning and investment guidance. His approach focuses on developing long-term, tax-conscious strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals. Daylen collaborates with clients and their trusted advisors, including CPAs and attorneys, to develop coordinated wealth strategies that encompass investment decisions along with broader financial, retirement, and legacy objectives. Daylen holds FINRA Series 7, Series 65, and Series 63 registrations, and he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles and is a member of the UCLA Bruin Athletic Council.

Jacob Dardashti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Angeles, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC for six years and has a background that includes a role at Fat Sal's Deli and studies at the University of Texas at Austin. 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, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Joseph Schirripa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Schirripa serves as a board member at Pepperdine University and has held advisory roles with organizations such as Adoptions United and Young Catholic Professionals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.