Johanna Mc Gee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in offering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the changing market conditions, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch and banking solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Her practice includes guiding professionals, business owners, and families through key financial decisions across investment, retirement planning, cash flow management, alternative investments, and lending access. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Johanna holds designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and she completed an Accredited Certificate Program from American Junior College. She focuses on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, socially responsible investing, and women and wealth. Residing in the South Bay since 2000, Johanna is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as Baby2baby and Feed My Starving Children. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, outdoor activities, live music, dancing, hiking, music, painting, soccer, table tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Miguel Lazarte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Grayson Enterprise, and JPMorgan Chase Bank prior to his current role. 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 a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew De Montagnac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Starbucks Coffee Company and Enterprise Holdings, Inc. 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 operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Suzanne Widor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 16 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

Marco Tolento is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with experience across multiple firms in the accounting and financial services industries since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at firms including Jtrf Inc, Teherani & Velez LLP, and Matika Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Audrey Stansbury is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Manhattan Beach, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Gregory Sander is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Sentinel Wealth Advisory Group Ameriprise Financial Services and Liberty One Investment Management. 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.

Elizabeth Thai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kevin Ou is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a co-founder of The Peninsula Group, where he provides leadership, strategy, and tailored advice to a select group of clients. In his role, Kevin focuses on wealth planning with a tax-sensitive approach to retirement, investment, estate, and insurance strategies. He has extensive experience assisting clients with concentrated and restricted stock by developing thoughtful approaches to diversification and risk mitigation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2024, Kevin spent 17 years at UBS and Morgan Stanley, serving as an Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is also a graduate of Columbia University's School of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, where he earned the Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM®) designation. Additionally, he holds California life and health insurance and annuity licenses. Outside of his professional career, Kevin serves on the Board of the South Coast Botanic Garden. He is also involved with his local church, plays violin in the Holloway String Quartet, and enjoys playing tennis at the Palos Verdes Tennis Club. Kevin is fluent in English and Taiwanese.

Andrew Cereghino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Envision Entertainment Consulting, Alpha FMC, Ernst & Young, and BlackRock. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Craig Mc Knight is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician who plays the trombone as the owner of a sole proprietorship based in Long Beach, California. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christopher Mc Bee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Newmark Knight Frank prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Mc Bee is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products alongside securities services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a large team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Ford Howell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years in the industry. He has been with UBS since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Howell serves as a successor trustee for a family retirement account. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and a broad platform of financial products.

Luis Gutierrez is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, MAP Strategic Wealth Advisors, and Capital Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Varun Sabhlok is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jagruti Makwana is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMC Bank NA, J.P. Morgan Securities, Citi Wealth Management, Avantax Advisory Services, and Bank of America. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services supported by diverse investment strategies and technology tools.

Edwin Yi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kinecta Federal Credit Union and LPL Financial. Yi is also employed at Kinecta Wealth Management, where he is involved in investment management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Aubrey Robertson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to his current role, and is also an author of Christian books and content. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Bryan Kang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and its affiliates since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Coyle is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while clients retain responsibility for plan implementation and updates.