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 at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse Securities. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018. 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 services that incorporate advanced modeling techniques but typically do not include individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Craig Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a musician, playing trombone in a sole proprietorship based in Long Beach, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions with a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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®-credentialed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, with prior roles at Fidelity, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner and partner in several rental property investments managed by third parties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screens, qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework to support portfolio construction and asset allocation.

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.

Christian Cerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Eden Joy Tuplano is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, Tuplano worked at the Orange County Auditor-Controller and held positions at UCLA Transportation and the University of California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Carlos Kennedy is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and earlier positions at Harrisdirect LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios across a broad investment universe.

Alia Mitchell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform that includes custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services.

Andrew Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and as an independent insurance broker since 1975. He is also active as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mui Fan Graca is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Kurland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, Kurland has been involved in the entertainment industry as a screenwriter and film producer, including work on developing a story he won an Emmy for into a feature film. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of advisors. Their program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Ira Candib is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at California Financial Partners, Inc., U.S. Financial Advisors, Osaic FS, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Candib maintains a non-variable insurance business focusing on life, fixed annuity, and long-term care products. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Andre Sevilla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Chiahwei Ku serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been since 2022. She has been active in the financial services industry since 2005, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in Southern California, Ku is fluent in Mandarin and English. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. Ku maintains several professional credentials, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, she holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and the California Life and Health Insurance license. Ku emphasizes building long-lasting relationships with clients and providing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Chun Gu is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Chun worked at East West Bank and Bank of America, including a tenure at Merrill Lynch. Outside of financial advising, Chun operates an e-commerce business selling crafts and accessories on platforms such as Amazon, TikTok, and eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and affiliations supporting product availability and client solutions.

Zhuang Tantiwasadakran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously at 1717 Capital Management Company for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in an independent fixed insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a large advisory network with a range of non-advisory financial services.

Ralph Pan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Covina, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines large-scale resources and research-driven investment strategies to serve a broad client base with both brokerage and advisory solutions.