Madina Boland is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Marino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and J.P. Morgan, and currently serves as a language consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Language National Security Education Office. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence combined with an ESG eligibility framework.

Jared Goldman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, First Republic Securities Company, and First Investment Management. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with UCLA Athletics as part of the UCLA Baseball program. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Tina Ranjbar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and has prior work experience in diverse roles including positions at Collection 18, Chick-fil-A, IT'SUGAR, and Baruch College. 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.

Diane Doyle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending three years at DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. 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.

Bakha Komak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Sara Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Beverly Hills, CA. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alexander Miller is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to help them work towards their financial goals. He collaborates with each client individually to create plans tailored to their specific financial needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing from Central Relationship Manager to Relationship Manager before assuming his current role as Planning Consultant in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Registered Associate at Turczan Investment Consulting Group from 2020 to 2022. Alexander holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time at the beach, fitness activities, social events with friends, hiking, movies, and music.

Olga Kapitskaya is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets resources.

Cameron Garemani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Compass and The Morris Design Group/Morris Home and Estate Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and analyses to support client objectives.

John Cleator is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 54 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a fundraiser for the Doheny Eye Institute. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Ludwick is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sun Tung Van is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, JP Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He is also an Enrolled Agent since 2022, although he does not engage in tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized team that collaborates with advisors to provide written recommendations and ongoing guidance focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Lally is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and First Republic Investment Management. He is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations through a non-discretionary program.

Elizabeth Canales is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Civic Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Vice Elite Basketball LLC in a contractor capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Howard Wen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management in Pasadena, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Jakob Roulier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ernst and Young and Cask Consulting. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

John Annas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at SoundHaven Capital Management from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

George Jl Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at multiple firms, including Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he works part-time in food service at In-N-Out Burger. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Germain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for five years. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.