Caitlin Tolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Dimas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a structured recommendation process supported by internal research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets.

Jawon Baik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, DI Group, UCLA, and MiraCosta College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Shane Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hsiao Chi Wu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its affiliates since 2011, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides 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 within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Roxana Solorzano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Urban Wealth Management, Allstate Financial Services, and LPL Financial. She serves as president of the Rotary Club of East Los Angeles and is involved in tax preparation through Legacy Wealth Partners. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chih Chieh Chang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation, currently working with Charles Schwab in Arcadia, CA. He has two years of industry experience, including positions at Charles Schwab Bank and previous roles at Cox Automotive Inc. and T3 Trading Group, LLC. 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 management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Shaun Mathers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his financial services career, he served for 37 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Danny Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Karl Grant Meneses is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA. He joined Thrivent in 2025 after working in various roles, including positions at California State University, Fullerton, and Mendocino Farms LLC, with no prior industry experience before 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management services separate.

Raffi Tutuyan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in individual health insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, employing risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals.

Eithne Mclaren is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Tavisi Sharma is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Southern California and Purdue University. Outside of finance, Sharma is also a signed model with NTA Model Management and LModelz, working as an independent contractor for commercial and runway assignments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics without including implementation. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option but does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Nanette Salley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has a concurrent association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2003. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she serves clients through these institutions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Todd Sandberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Sandberg serves as a non-public arbitrator for FINRA, occasionally participating on arbitration panels. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

David Schmidt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at PRO8 Media for 15 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulation techniques.

Jivan Shirvanian is a financial advisor with Cetera in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at East West Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Taehoon Gang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for the Los Angeles chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America and is a silent partner in a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies and program platforms.

Robert Cruz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, an organization that supports individuals pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates various capital markets and banking platforms.

Mark Wong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and served two years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Robert Choi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.