Derrick Hilts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Prior to his career in financial services, he spent eight years at Siemens Healthineers. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a construction and engineering business related to hospital and healthcare sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory capacities without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Steven Crawford is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Geoffrey Palenik is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Genesis Wealth Partners. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services LP for 17 years. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research-supported investment strategies.

Mark Werner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Chipotle, Northwestern Mutual, and Tony's Market, as well as over a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Juliane Rollon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at BMO Bank, Banner Bank, Comerica Bank, and Bank of the West. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Curtis Kurtz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakewood, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1982. Outside of his advisory work, Kurtz serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, chairs its Finance Committee, and participates in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Los Altos United Methodist Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Blake Hilts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Chinsheng Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Lin also serves as a branch manager at East West Bank and is CEO, CFO, and secretary of Birkin Corporation, an electronics import/export business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures and affiliated model portfolios.

Jerry Wai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Osvaldo Cabrales Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and engaged in educational tutoring for children with special needs through High Impact Education. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Anthony Harnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in providing personalized investment guidance. Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant University. His role at Merrill Lynch involves working closely with clients to develop and manage tailored financial strategies.

Preni Keshishi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Preni worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and earlier at Sears Holdings Corporation/K-Mart. Outside of finance, Preni provides in-home supportive care to a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, utilizing an investment policy statement-driven approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

Susie Lu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jose Carrillo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding individuals and businesses through comprehensive financial planning, including college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Jose’s approach centers on creating personalized strategies that align with his clients’ unique goals and priorities, helping them navigate the complexities of wealth management with clarity. Jose holds an Associate's Degree from Santa Ana College and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Jose enjoys antiquing, basketball, biking, billiards, cooking, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Jay Lometillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Gabriela Torres Luvianos is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for twelve years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in planning a lifestyle podcast focused on Latina culture. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cassia Stefanini is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years and has been with Primerica since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading and overlay responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.