Christian Cerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and a previous tenure at Merrill. 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.

Carlos Kennedy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Harrisdirect LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its model portfolios.

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.

Michael Nelson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013 and is also associated with Petersen International Underwriters and Foresight Wealth, where he serves as owner. Nelson is licensed to sell disability insurance through multiple firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to various model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Jagruti Makwana is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citi Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, Avantax Advisory Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. 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, and access to third-party asset management, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives using various strategic approaches.

Eric Chang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 23 years before joining Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns CJ Capital Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., which sells fixed life, health, disability, and medical insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of advisers, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory solutions.

Edwin Yi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kinecta Federal Credit Union and LPL Financial. Yi is also employed at Kinecta Wealth Management, where he is involved in investment management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Bryan Kang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and its affiliates since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

Kevin Coyle is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while clients retain responsibility for plan implementation and updates.

Gary Tsou is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. He has also held positions at California State College Fullerton and Mountain San Antonio College. 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.

Sandy Gage is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings extensive experience in wealth management, specializing in helping high-net-worth individuals preserve their principal through tax-efficient strategies and facilitating effective wealth transfers. Sandy's practice emphasizes personalized financial planning tailored to clients' unique goals, including family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Her career began in 1985 on the trading floor of Security Pacific Bank, where she focused on tax-free bond portfolios. Following a series of mergers, her firm became part of Bank of America and later Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Sandy completed executive education at Wharton in 2003, enhancing her expertise in financial advisory services. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has maintained a focus on client-centric strategies throughout her career. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sandy is actively involved in her community through St. Paul The Apostle Church and supports Dana Farber Cancer Research. An avid runner, she has completed marathons across all seven continents, the six World Marathon Majors, all 50 states, and several 100-mile ultra marathons. She balances her career with family life, sharing her passion for running and philanthropy with her husband and four adult children.

Daniel Lasker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2011 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Long Beach, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning, utilizing firm-approved tools and scenarios developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Monica Dickson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Long Beach, CA. She has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Akhil Pruthi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orange, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for seven years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Esperanza Padilla Gomez is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of The Creperee LA, a business in the food industry that also offers dog boarding services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals with a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

John Koyama is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Service. Outside of his advisory work, he is also the owner of Float Spa Clinic in Torrance, CA. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

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 financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Marumoto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advising, he sublets office space to other advisors under a master lease arrangement. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.