Kaitlyn Baltz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Premium Brands Opco LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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.

William Creedon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Creedon serves on the board of directors for Las Torres, Inc., which operates a 141-unit federally subsidized low-income housing project. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Edward Hays is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Covina, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at RAD Diversified REIT Inc and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He also manages a rental property through a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Kenneth Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Steven Crawford is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Geoffrey Palenik is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Genesis Wealth Partners. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services LP for 17 years. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research-supported investment strategies.

Mark Werner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Chipotle, Northwestern Mutual, and Tony's Market, as well as over a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Juliane Rollon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at BMO Bank, Banner Bank, Comerica Bank, and Bank of the West. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Alvariana Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She currently works at Fidelity Investments, having joined in 2025, and previously held roles at Equitable and Gelfand Rennert & Feldman LLC. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment vehicles, supporting model portfolios and managing multiple registered investment companies.

Chinsheng Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Lin also serves as a branch manager at East West Bank and is CEO, CFO, and secretary of Birkin Corporation, an electronics import/export business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures and affiliated model portfolios.

Jerry Wai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Osvaldo Cabrales Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Western Asset Management. Outside of advising, he tutors children with special needs in English and math through an educational service. 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 variety of individual and institutional investors.

Steven Liang is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2025 and has worked with Cuso Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is noted as an owner of rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Ehud Rinot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. 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.

Preni Keshishi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Preni worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and earlier at Sears Holdings Corporation/K-Mart. Outside of finance, Preni provides in-home supportive care to a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, utilizing an investment policy statement-driven approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab 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. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

Susie Lu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rachael Aspaturian is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2022 to 2024, as well as prior positions outside finance such as work at Nordstrom and involvement with the Boys and Girls Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a range of in-house and third-party managers and emphasizes integrated capital-markets capabilities.

Jay Lometillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.