Yunfen Yi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and investment management for high net worth clients. With nine years of experience in the financial industry, she has worked with firms such as US Bancorp, JP Morgan, and PNC Bank, collaborating with teams to provide investment solutions tailored to clients' goals and needs. Yunfen's expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and strategies for individual and corporate investments. Yunfen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her Bachelor's degree as well as a Master of Business Administration from Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, and an additional MBA from Mercer University. She is proficient in Chinese, Yue (Cantonese), and English. Yunfen values building trust and simplicity in her client relationships, focusing on open communication and understanding clients' life priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Yunfen enjoys playing badminton, basketball, dancing, golfing, music, reading, running, singing, traveling, and practicing yoga. She is actively involved with the Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California and the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance.

Steven Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisor role, he owns and operates several businesses including Steven Lee Wealth Management and steve lee, inc, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Zhu is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2023. His prior work experience includes roles at East West Bank, Bank of the West, China Southern Airline, and UCLA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a variety of investment strategies.

Carrie Valerio is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the County of Orange Auditor Controller's office. Outside of finance, she has been an independent cosmetologist and owner of Riggs Salon & Gallery for over 19 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Howard Wess Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he was affiliated with FAFCU Service Organization and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for over two decades. Wess is also involved with F&A Investment Services, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Daniel Long is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA. He holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 22 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and more than a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative and goal-based planning without investment discretion.

Lorenzo Detoma is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2005 and holds the title of Senior Vice President. Lorenzo's work focuses on building long-term relationships with individuals, multigenerational families, and business owners. He has over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, providing guidance in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Lorenzo utilizes Merrill Lynch's resources and collaborates with internal specialists as well as clients' attorneys and accountants to address tax, trust, estate, and wealth transfer matters. Lorenzo holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, he spends time cooking, traveling, and being with his family.

Trudy Haussmann is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior career includes roles at SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., Haussmann Financial, Inc., and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Double H Properties for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a platform overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Dujuan Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of multiple family rental properties in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.

Alex Choi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services for 10 years and at Genesis Wealth Partners for 2 years. Outside of advisory work, he is the business owner of BBTails LLC, a trading-related venture based in Los Angeles. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Leon Chen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has built a career in the financial industry spanning over a decade, with previous roles including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2019 to 2025 and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2019. Leon focuses on providing personalized financial planning and guidance tailored to each client's goals and priorities. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to offer comprehensive financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Leon enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends through various social activities.

Ryan Mouton is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of an e-commerce business specializing in seasoning retail. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

Jeremy Haneline is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, he has focused on developing personalized strategies and advice for individuals, families, and businesses, taking into account their short- and long-term financial objectives. His client expertise includes areas such as college education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and defined benefit and contribution plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Jeremy has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to client financial well-being, he emphasizes a one-on-one approach to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with each client’s goals. Outside of work, Jeremy is engaged in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill Lynch’s tradition. He enjoys spending time with his family and pursues interests such as baseball, basketball, biking, boxing, fishing, football, and traveling.

Karlo Tajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2024 and has held prior positions at Bank of America and various other organizations. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yun Hao is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients with customized financial strategies designed to meet their individual objectives. She provides investment guidance, risk management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Yun manages discretionary investment strategies and collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and goals in order to offer tailored financial recommendations. Yun's professional experience includes extensive work in investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate planning, and credit and lending services through Bank of America. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Harbin Engineering University. In addition to her professional work, Yun is involved in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits®/Financial Education, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and PSILY Foundation, and the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. She is bilingual in English and Chinese.

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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, and various institutional accounts.

James Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Alps Distributors, PRIMECAP Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. 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 portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a variety of investment approaches and operational tools.

Saba Jahanian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Jahanian has also been affiliated with Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sonia Yearian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in financial services since 1988, initially serving as a Vice President and International Trust Officer in Private Client Services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2005, Sonia has held various roles including International Financial Advisor, Assistant Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Bank Team Financial Advisor before assuming her current position. Sonia’s expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, as well as individual and corporate investment strategy. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Sonia earned her High School Diploma/GED from Pima Community College. Residing in Tucson with her husband and two children, Sonia prioritizes giving back to the community through involvement with local schools, charities, and communities. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Ellen Yee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Mark A Shuster, Hub International, and Shuster Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory duties, she is the managing partner of Flying Stars Omnimedia, LLC, involved in screenwriting and producing. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.