Richard Armento is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a background that includes long-term roles at Washington Square Securities, DMA Insurance Services Inc., and Annelor Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Armento serves as president of several insurance-related businesses that focus on property and casualty insurance and support independent insurance agencies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes, and supports a multi-platform, complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and third-party partnerships.

Yunfen Yi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and investment management for high net worth clients. With nine years of experience in the financial industry, she has worked with firms such as US Bancorp, JP Morgan, and PNC Bank, collaborating with teams to provide investment solutions tailored to clients' goals and needs. Yunfen's expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and strategies for individual and corporate investments. Yunfen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her Bachelor's degree as well as a Master of Business Administration from Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, and an additional MBA from Mercer University. She is proficient in Chinese, Yue (Cantonese), and English. Yunfen values building trust and simplicity in her client relationships, focusing on open communication and understanding clients' life priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Yunfen enjoys playing badminton, basketball, dancing, golfing, music, reading, running, singing, traveling, and practicing yoga. She is actively involved with the Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California and the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance.

Steven Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisor role, he owns and operates several businesses including Steven Lee Wealth Management and steve lee, inc, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Zhu is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at East West Bank, Bank of the West, China Southern Airline, and UCLA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting a broad range of account types and investment strategies.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the County of Orange Auditor Controller's office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery for over 19 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he was affiliated with FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for over two decades. Wess is also involved with F&A Investment Services, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Lorenzo Detoma is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2005 and holds the title of Senior Vice President. Lorenzo's work focuses on building long-term relationships with individuals, multigenerational families, and business owners. He has over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, providing guidance in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Lorenzo utilizes Merrill Lynch's resources and collaborates with internal specialists as well as clients' attorneys and accountants to address tax, trust, estate, and wealth transfer matters. Lorenzo holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, he spends time cooking, traveling, and being with his family.

Trudy Haussmann is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2025. Her career includes long tenures at Securities America, Inc. and Haussmann Financial, Inc., where she has worked since 1991 and 1996 respectively. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

Dujuan Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of multiple family rental properties in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Choi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services for 10 years and at Genesis Wealth Partners for 2 years. Outside of advisory work, he is the business owner of BBTails LLC, a trading-related venture based in Los Angeles. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Leon Chen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has built a career in the financial industry spanning over a decade, with previous roles including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2019 to 2025 and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2019. Leon focuses on providing personalized financial planning and guidance tailored to each client's goals and priorities. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to offer comprehensive financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Leon enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends through various social activities.

Ryan Mouton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of Mouton's All Purpose Seasoning, an e-commerce seasoning retail business. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Jeremy Haneline is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, he has focused on developing personalized strategies and advice for individuals, families, and businesses, taking into account their short- and long-term financial objectives. His client expertise includes areas such as college education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and defined benefit and contribution plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Jeremy has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to client financial well-being, he emphasizes a one-on-one approach to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with each client’s goals. Outside of work, Jeremy is engaged in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill Lynch’s tradition. He enjoys spending time with his family and pursues interests such as baseball, basketball, biking, boxing, fishing, football, and traveling.

Karlo Tajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2024 and has held prior positions at Bank of America and various other organizations. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yun Hao is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yun Hao provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, leveraging a global network of specialists to explore financial possibilities in today's markets. Yun Hao has expertise in areas including corporate benefits, education planning, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments and non-profits, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Yun Hao serves clients by offering customized financial strategies aligned with their priorities and goals. Yun Hao holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Harbin Engineering University. Fluent in English and Chinese, Yun Hao is also involved in community organizations such as Better Money Habits®/Financial Education, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and PSILY Foundation, and Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. Outside of professional responsibilities, Yun Hao enjoys hiking, music, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

James Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Alps Distributors, PRIMECAP Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. 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 access to third-party asset managers, supporting a variety of investment approaches and operational tools.

Saba Jahanian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services since 2016, Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2016, and Merrill from 2011 to 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ellen Yee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Mark A Shuster, Hub International, and Shuster Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory duties, she is the managing partner of Flying Stars Omnimedia, LLC, involved in screenwriting and producing. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Robert Rumishek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services.