Vartges Markarian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ascent Capital Management and U.S. Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers customized, non-discretionary advisory services.

Wai Shing Stephen Law is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and East West Bank, as well as ownership of a design and decoration company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services.

Kyle Colburn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Franklin Distributors, LLC and Western Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Petra Frisina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within affiliates of Wells Fargo since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an LLC unrelated to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations through the use of proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation via brokerage or advisory programs.

Robert Brock is a financial professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the financial officer for Warm and Loving Ministries, a counseling and training center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports 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 featuring affiliated and third-party investment strategies and program options suited to various client needs.

Eddie Richard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Arcadia, CA. He began his advisory career in 2025 after previous roles at BLAZR Inc and Hyatt Corporation. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage products, and access to various managed portfolios through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Joann Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of K & J Essentials LLC, an e-commerce business focused on Amazon online selling with minimal day-to-day involvement. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tyler Wong is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Securities America Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a financial planning and advising business and is a licensed insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions across various investment types.

Kelly Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018, Nelson worked at Augusta Precious Metals and the United States Postal Service. Outside of advising, Nelson is a self-published fiction author and operates as an independent contractor reseller on various online retail platforms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery conversations, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques, while clients are responsible for plan implementation.

Zachary White is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles in education and positions at Charles Schwab Bank and Undefeated Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a large integrated operational structure.

Kai Kang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Laidlaw Wealth Management during his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sabrina Verduzco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, an AI technology startup called Callo, and personal investment management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Chhan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and has prior experience at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a creative manager for the Los Angeles chapter of Project by Project, a nonprofit focused on video production and editing, and also works as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of third-party and affiliated investment options.

Raymond Mathieu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to this, he spent nine years with National Planning Corporation and has been associated with Gilson Financial Group for over two decades. Mathieu also teaches accounting at LA Valley Community College and engages in tax preparation through Gilson Financial Group. 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 and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Christopher Swaine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Arbor Court Capital, LLC. 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. Schwab provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts supported by centralized custody and integrated operational services.

Justin Weiss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. from 2015 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Michael Willard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior affiliation includes Painewebber, concurrent with the early part of his tenure at UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Lisa Quach is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner in a small real estate business, which she manages through hired property managers. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Daniel Rothenberg is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, as well as at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, and acts as president of the One Arroyo Foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, with access to capital markets capabilities and alternative investments.

Dylan Mac Laren is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles including a contractor position with California Cryobank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.