Samantha Curtin is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, where she has worked since 2005. She has 20 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to tailored investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Patricia Yamada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Wells is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan entities since 2018, as well as prior experience at Olympus Wealth Management, Investment Planning Solutions, and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Newton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 1998 and has served the Laguna Hills, California office since May 5th of that year. Patrick works with families, executives, engineers, and businesses to preserve and grow their wealth and assist with wealth transition to heirs or charities. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from the George Argyros School of Business at Chapman University in Orange, California, graduating in May 1998. He also served six years in the United States Marine Corps, with four years active duty and two years in inactive reserves. Patrick holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick maintains an interest in community involvement consistent with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boxing, hiking, photography, and videography.

Siyuan Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and Cathay Bank. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmelo Battaglia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Stuart Pollard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Eventide Asset Management and Rimrock Capital Management, as well as coaching lacrosse at St. Margaret's Episcopal School and serving on the board and as a coach for the Scots South Orange County Middle School Lacrosse Club. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and third-party programs, providing access to mutual funds, ETFs, managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Jammie Hunter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, PNC Investments LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Victor Bui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, as well as Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he had a brief role at Flufflie's in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Markus Wong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following five years at Beijing Lisi Trading Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a food services business, Spice and Rice, and owns Kelly's Closet LLC, an apparel consulting firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and emphasizes a large retail advisor and branch network alongside affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Blayne Dreyer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Elevated Living Collective, Bridge Bank, and Doordash Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios. The firm is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies, use of AI and algorithmic methods, and its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Mc Kenna Wegner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, Mc Kenna worked at Paramount Global, Stranos Wealth Management, and has held roles outside the financial sector including positions at Redwood Construction Company and Donerg Mediterranean and Turkish Grill. Mc Kenna also has experience in education through work at Chapman University and Timberline High School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Dominic Pincin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2024. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses various analytical tools to support client goals.

Jimmy Chen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He works with clients to create and execute retirement, income, and wealth planning strategies tailored to their needs. Before his current role, Jimmy worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021 and held positions as a Licensed Mortgage Officer at LoanDepot LLC and as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He holds a California Insurance License.

Howard Woo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Juliett Givogri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2010. 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.

Kara Noone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Irvine, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in farming as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

James Hass is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones and ADP Totalsource Group Inc before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mopal Ventures LLC as an agent for non-variable insurance products. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Rooney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at AXA Advisors, LLC from 1999 to 2020. Rooney serves as a board member and nomination committee member for The American College and is also involved in community service as a homeowner association board member. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and aligning clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kevin Paquet is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.