Armen Terhakopian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Ararat Terhacopian and California Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lorena Sarco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Sarco is involved in real estate sales and serves as the Community Outreach Director for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, collaborating with Habitat for Humanity on events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and affiliations.

Patricia Valenzuela is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a cake maker and decorator. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Sarkis Ardjian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been involved with Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and owns Salifex Marketing, a non-investment related business. He also receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation with an emphasis on tiered wrap fees and independent manager due diligence.

Kimberly Orlando is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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.

Roberto De Leon Gonzalez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Robert Half, Macy's, AMC Theaters, and the University of California San Diego. He is also a co-owner of Hecho En Casa LLC, a home-based business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, following four years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through tailored asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to support non-discretionary recommendations, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Denise Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and K1 Packaging Group. Outside of financial services, she provides bridal hair styling and beauty services through her work with Kohnur Luxurious Bridal Beauty and Chiali Meng Artistry. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Geoffrey Shrager is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Gordon Chow is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held previous roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he serves as Co-Trustee of the Gilbert Younger Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as Treasurer and Comptroller for First Chinese Baptist Church and operates his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jermaine Jamison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Know Money LLC, which focuses on financial literacy and education within underserved communities, and serves as Chapter Treasurer for the NFLPA Los Angeles Chapter. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice based on detailed analysis and collaboration between clients and advisors.

Kevin Scott is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He leverages investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client’s unique financial situation. Kevin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California. He also follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations.

Irena Ngo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CBRE and Team ABC, LLC. Ngo is also employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P., which provides employment compensation services for franchise advisors. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Kai Yuan Hu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Cetera Investment Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Pengxin Fang is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2022. Prior to that, he has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lorraine Darosa is a financial advisor at Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor trustee for a living trust. 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.

Irma Deluna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse Securities, Wells Fargo Investments, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley. Deluna is currently employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer a range of bank products and services alongside securities advice. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Franc Burzotta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of HEX3N LLC, a publishing business based in Norwalk, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hye Ri Kim is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was also with Axa Advisors, LLC for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Vivian Chang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, utilizing algorithmic tools alongside dedicated oversight committees to generate personalized retirement recommendations.