Shelley Dakan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches volleyball at Blair High School in Pasadena, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification and modern portfolio theory to guide its investment approaches.

Andrea Rudison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and operating Bona Fide Moments Photography. Outside of finance, she is the chef and operator of Soul Island Eats, a food service business based in Tarzana, California. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis with algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joshua Awuma is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and SagePoint Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he manages a restaurant in Pasadena, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Lisa Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and inventor of Collar Loc, a service business. 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 that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

George Seitz IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Gabriel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable emphasis on including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Jenny Yung is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools designed around its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and scenario modeling.

Harout Khatchoyan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property in Glendale, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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 among its investment offerings.

David Norris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with planning services that generally act in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations.

Kyle Nakano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a real estate investment business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to support income planning. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Serge Akopyan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Masterworks Advisers, Citi, TD Ameritrade, UBS Financial Services, and Prudential. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Chase Jenkins is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Jenkins Group Wealth Management Team. He provides personalized wealth management strategies and access to investment insights from Merrill, as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes building relationships to understand clients' needs and goals before developing tailored financial strategies and roadmaps. Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Loyola Marymount University and maintains several professional credentials, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is registered with the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA licenses and holds the California Life, Health & Accident Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Jenkins is committed to an active and purpose-driven lifestyle. He values faith, fitness, and family, and enjoys activities such as off-roading, playing guitar, soccer, golf, and spending time at the beach. He also engages in community involvement through volunteering.

Ifeanyi Ukatu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to evaluate investment options based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Fernando Bonada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated Playa Digital Media since 2002. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while maintaining oversight of its investment offerings.

Lara Chanpong is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2016 and serves as a relationship manager for the team, focusing on business development and client interaction. Lara brings 15 years of national and regional corporate management experience from a Fortune 500 company, providing her with an understanding of business needs, client relationships, and the development and execution of goals-based plans. Her expertise includes portfolio management, asset allocation, risk management, wealth and retirement planning, education planning, estate planning services, liability management, business banking and treasury management services, and 401k asset preservation. Lara is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California. Lara is involved with the Network of Executive Women SoCal Chapter and previously served as a board member for TEDxPasadena / Words to Action. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys adventure sports, baseball, football, music, painting, reading, soccer, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Moyin Choi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial planning.

Sergio Tirado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mission Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Target Corporation. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to inform their recommendations.

Lizbeth Landey is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing wealth management services tailored to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, including families and institutions. Lizbeth’s approach emphasizes a goals-based wealth management process that integrates all aspects of a client’s financial life, aiming to help clients prioritize and achieve their most important financial objectives through ongoing collaboration and strategy adjustments. Her expertise covers a range of areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lizbeth holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Lizbeth completed her high school education at Academia del Perpetuo Socorro and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Rances Sainz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services, utilizing firm-approved planning tools and investment committees to support client strategies.

Parham Rastbaf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing research and analytics to support portfolio diversification and investment selection.

Yoon Ji Park is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her advisory career, she spent four years as a homemaker. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.