Luis Martinez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been practicing since 2012. With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Luis specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He focuses on aligning clients' current and future financial needs with their goals, offering guidance on education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' estate planning attorneys to provide comprehensive advice. Luis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University, Long Beach. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. In addition to his professional work, Luis has contributed time and effort to fundraising initiatives for the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has been married for over ten years and is a father of three children. Luis's personal interests include basketball, dancing, music, painting, and spending time with his family.

Theodore Fisher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Lee Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tom Valcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jung Min Chun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Securities Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services supported by structured planning tools and a broad range of investment programs.

Gloria Lou is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CitiGroup and JP Morgan Securities LLC prior to her current roles. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Shemirel Guzman Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Hernandez worked at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2018, Hernandez also held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Pechanga Resort and Casino and Bath and Body Works. 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.

James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Parisa Gohari is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Bank, and positions outside the financial sector such as caregiving and rideshare services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Alison Huang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. Prior to her financial career, she attended Vanderbilt University and taught at Xiamen No.1 High School of Fujian. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Matias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to deliver personalized financial planning services. He focuses on building trust-based client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent outreach, assisting clients in navigating complex financial needs. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager since 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Matthew regularly meets with clients to conduct in-depth reviews, helping them implement tailored strategies aligned with their goals and supporting their long-term financial confidence. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography through a business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Christopher Arnaldo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology and software business, DealersGear, assisting with client relationships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ohan Chorekchyan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years each. Chorekchyan holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and research resources while maintaining primarily non-discretionary relationships with clients.

Connie Rodriguez Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Sparking Success with Women, a professional networking group that supports and educates women professionals in the local community. 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 utilizes research and analytics from internal and third-party sources and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrea Ratoza is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Andrea provides access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions to assist clients in managing their wealth effectively. Her areas of focus include executive compensation, equity compensation services, defined benefit plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Andrea holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Andrea earned a High School Diploma from Union High School and attended the California State University system without obtaining a degree. She participates in community volunteering, reflecting Merrill's tradition of engaging in the communities it serves.

Mark Garcia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Scottrade. 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Joe Valenzuela Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Erica White is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022, following seven years at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel. 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 a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jonathan Goldstone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Pasadena, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.