William Desser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and also serves as an employee of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Flores is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at MWA Financial Services and Modern Woodmen of America. Flores serves on the Board of Directors for Unidos Por CHOC, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations.

Alexander Braun is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with entrepreneurs, real estate investors, senior executives, small to medium-sized businesses, institutions, and other high-net-worth clients. His focus lies in assisting business owners during the pre-transaction phase to achieve optimal results in liquidity events. Additionally, he supports real estate investors by leveraging Bank of America's customized financing and Merrill's tailored wealth strategies. Alexander is engaged in financial analysis and helps clients develop long-term frameworks for wealth preservation and growth. Alexander began his career as an intern at Morgan Stanley in 2011 and joined Merrill in 2015. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of San Francisco. His professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as ACG LA, Investments & Wealth Institute, and ProVisors. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Alexander enjoys basketball, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with family. He has contributed to the community through volunteer leadership at Family House and involvement with Food on Foot and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Mui Voong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns VIUM Investment LLC, a real estate business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Albert Boele is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles within J.P. Morgan affiliates dating back to 2010, as well as time at Boelin LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Antonio Sepulveda Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Honda Finance Corporation and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Helen Lee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, following 23 years at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in business ownership with Aussie Inc., which focuses on paperwork and marketing, and operates a car rental business in Pasadena, CA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, leveraging algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team.

Andres Vargas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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.

Brittany Richard is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in rental management, marketing, and agency positions. She is involved in Richard Rental Management, an entrepreneurial venture outside the financial industry. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Samuel Ybarra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and previously attended West Los Angeles College from 2020 to 2022. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Meisha Griffith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets and Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. Griffith serves on the Board of Directors for Turning Point School. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized recommendations.

Alan Zhao is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for two years and has held roles at Bank of America, N.A., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Zhao has also been affiliated with Boston University and the University of California, Berkeley. Merrill, along 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 strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Michael Chow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Amanjit Bains is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stater Bros Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a content creator producing video game guides and streaming. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Carlos Bolanos is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in financial advisory and tax preparation. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent nearly three decades with Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities. In addition to his advisory work, Bolanos owns an accounting and tax preparation business where he personally prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Michael Medina is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Pure Financial Advisors and held several other financial and non-financial roles, including a period focused on education from 2010 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients with a range of financial planning and consulting services, emphasizing non-discretionary, tailored advice supported by proprietary research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Erin Brooks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an officer of T & G Brooks LLC, a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lanfeng Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Zhao has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2002 and also owns EZ & Company CPA Inc, a firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Additionally, Zhao is involved in e-commerce through EZ FAB LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Kenneth Sanchez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Sanchez also serves as a financial and retirement instructor at Pasadena City College. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementation through advisory programs or other providers.

Jason Lock is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Glendale office. He has been providing investment advice and asset management services to clients for over 30 years. Jason works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture, focusing on what matters most to them and adapting to changing market conditions. His expertise includes family wealth management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Kansas and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jason values communication and service excellence in his client relationships. He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, fishing, football, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.