Derek Van Der Wal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, utilizing quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, along with incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Maryam Zarin Ozv is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Chan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anasheh Baghoomian is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in partnering with clients to develop financial strategies that align with their unique goals and values, with a focus on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and small businesses. She also works with clients in specific areas including services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, women and wealth, as well as sports and entertainment sectors. Anasheh holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She completed her education at Glendale Community College. She is fluent in Farsi, Armenian, and English. Outside of her professional work, Anasheh enjoys basketball, cooking, hiking, music, reading, running, soccer, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Kyle Durant is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2023. Kyle focuses on helping his clients and their families work toward achieving their life goals by collaborating with them to develop personalized financial plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice and insurance solutions. Kyle's professional experience spans investment consultation and financial advising, enabling him to address various client needs in wealth management.

Dennis Yim is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. He serves on the board of a trade association, OKTA S.C., where he participates in quarterly meetings. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Ernest Arnold is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc., RJJ Pasadena Securities, Inc., and B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. He is also involved as an agent in accident and health, life, and variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and technology-driven investment strategies.

Juan La Riva is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Josue Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Citigroup Global Markets and World Financial Group. Flores is involved in entrepreneurial ventures through Flores Financial Development 8:28. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Alex Khoshnam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Thrivent Financial, and US Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Valerie Campadonia is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s investment offerings include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, which broaden the typical range of products available to institutional clients.

Veronica Zamora is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing in multiple roles since 2008. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Dylan Juca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Reliance Partners LLC and Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, as well as work in the hospitality and education sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Mark Suffredini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and approved methodologies to support its advisory services.

Andrea Vien is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at the Office of Arthur C. Hsieh, CFP, before joining Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Cynthia Keverian is a Financial Consultant currently employed at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and motivations, supporting them in making informed decisions throughout their life journey. Prior to her current position, Cynthia served as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2025. She holds a California Insurance License, which complements her expertise in providing comprehensive financial advice. Outside of her professional work, Cynthia enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and spending time at the beach and lake. She also values family activities and caring for her pets.

Arthur Chalekian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Elite Financial Partners. Chalekian serves as a board member of the Artsakh Arts and Cultural Foundation. 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, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ellie Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2023. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, East West Bank, and Cypress Sourcing Company Ltd., as well as several years of full-time education before entering the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

James Canela is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a residential rental property in Los Angeles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as money market funds, collective investment trusts, mutual funds, group annuity contracts, and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kevin Danni is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Danni serves on the Board of Directors for St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA, where he is involved in fundraising efforts. He is also involved in horse breeding and racing through Take One Racing LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.