Riley Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica and its affiliated entities since 1982. In addition to advisory services, Williams receives compensation for referring home security, automation, and other home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, supported by custody and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Amine Mabsout is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. Mabsout is also the founder of Ametrine Wealth Strategies, LLC, and operates Ametrine Financial & Insurance Services as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager options.

Marcos Montenegro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, also maintaining a role at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brandi Zimmerman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Pasadena, CA. She has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Sun Life Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brian Vo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Brahhvo LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. 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 retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Francis Chan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Matthew Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, with prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Island Prime/C-Level. 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 extensive operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Julia Navarro Sosa is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized financial strategies that reflect the individual goals and dreams of her clients. She focuses on a range of areas including education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, social responsibility and ESG investing, as well as small business strategies and tax minimization. With more than a decade of experience, Julia brings expertise in financial services, strategic planning, and public service to her client relationships. Prior to her advisory role, she contributed to national strategy initiatives at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, supporting advisor development, client engagement, and business growth. Her earlier career includes service at the U.S. Department of State and the White House. Julia earned her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she was a Consortium Fellow, and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, along with FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Julia is fluent in English and Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, camping, road trips, exploring different cuisines, gardening, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Christine Yu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Yu is also CEO of the Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on education, health, research, and social services. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global investment research in its financial planning process.

Gregory Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is involved in music, including receiving passive royalties and performing as a guitarist and singer with the Three O'Clock Band. 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 combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Enrique Lomelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides various advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles at Deloitte, Accenture, Jumpstart, and UCLA in various capacities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maria Chavez is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for three years and D.A. Davidson & Co. for ten years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies according to each client’s risk profile and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party managers and model providers.

Nevil Dhabhar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, CUSO Financial Services, and E*TRADE Advisory Services. 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 management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Na Ren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for elderly parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Schlundt is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees the Pasadena investor center. He is dedicated to assisting individuals, families, and businesses with their investment and financial planning needs. Bryan has held multiple leadership roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Market Leader for LA North and Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to his current tenure at Fidelity, he held various positions at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2021, including Regional Branch Director and Manager of Private Client services in the West Division. He holds a California Insurance License.

Lawrence Rocha is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisor role, Rocha operates Parallax Wealth Management, a sole proprietorship providing investment advisory, insurance, brokerage, and financial planning services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm uses a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and provides a broad range of financial programs, including advisor-managed portfolios and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Tiedemann is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997. 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 investors.

Oliver Tao is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2011, with previous roles at East West Bank, Chase Investment Services, and Wamu Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a Little League baseball coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party model portfolios, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera in Diamond Bar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at East West Bank, CTBC Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial arrangements.