Yuran Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, they worked at Cathay Bank and Bank of America, N.A. Liu also serves as a California Notary Public, providing notary services since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA. His career includes over 16 years at Payden & Rygel and two years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. He is also a board member of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, a nonprofit organization supporting higher education initiatives. 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 employing an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Ryan O'Keefe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010 and is also involved in hospitality operations through a catering and event support role outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Robert Baraga is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Christopher Consolo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendora, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JM Frederich Group, Inc., where he manages an Ameriprise business, and he has provided funding for a retail venture involving sports jerseys. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with substantial investable assets. Its approach includes tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by algorithmic tools and comprehensive planning strategies, delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in collaboration with client advisors.

Dana Go is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Dana worked at Securities America, Inc. and Credit Union of Southern California, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jennifer Schroer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a children’s book author, receiving royalties for her published work. 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, and institutions.

John Andraos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO and general agent of Southwestern Financial Network and Insurance Services, an insurance agency soliciting auto, workers' compensation, business liability insurance, fixed annuities, and life insurance. 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 provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jaime Trujillo Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, following a 12-year tenure at Bank of America. 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.

Wendy Behner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Edward Hawrylo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 15 years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor for seven years. He is based in Pasadena, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Leticia Miramontes is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lily Cai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and market models to develop client plans and offers various investment and trading activities alongside its advisory services.

Brian Matz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wedbush Securities, and Golden State Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Matz Wealth Management, Inc. and serves as a trustee for a personal trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nalendra Perera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Terry Gordy Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Gordy also has been affiliated with Pepperdine University since 2007 and is involved with Independent Capital Management Corp. in roles related to investment relations and trust services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers and managed accounts.

Roland Cruz is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant with Fidelity Private Wealth Management. In this role, he works with affluent clients and their families to develop multi-generational strategies, focusing on comprehensive wealth planning that emphasizes growth, preservation, and the transfer of wealth. Roland's experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments such as Planning Consultant (2024-2026), Relationship Manager (2022-2024), and Financial Representative (2021-2022). Prior to this, he worked in Treasury Management Operations at City National Bank from 2016 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Roland has interests in baseball, fitness, food, football, golf, and traveling.

Charmaine Chow is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.