Cristian Ochoa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Sales Partnerships Inc. 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 investment strategies for a range of client types, including individuals and institutions.

John Cowley 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 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to its clients.

Arthur Lubin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Antonio Goodwin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Goodwin owns and instructs at Lions Pride Complete Martial Arts and teaches self-defense, self-awareness, and financial literacy through a nonprofit organization. He also serves on the board of the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services and occasionally works as a DJ at social events. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies in their recommendations. The firm provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Luke Cattau is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of planning topics, with the option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Morgan Slater is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical among large institutional advisers.

Annette Law is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She is also a partial owner and agent for John Law DMD, Inc., where she provides administrative assistance. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, providing asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Abrahim Harb is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this role, he was a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022. In his professional capacity, he focuses on planning, goal setting, education, development, and adding value for his clients. Abrahim emphasizes building meaningful relationships by connecting with clients on both personal and professional levels. He partners with clients to develop customizable financial plans aligned with their unique goals and assists them in navigating various life events to maintain focus on their financial priorities. He holds a California Insurance License.

Philip Gironda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Melanie Carvalho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America and Seven Gables Real Estate, as well as involvement with California Cemetery and Funeral Services, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Laura Gruendler is a ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2008. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including money-manager services and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Arthur Lopes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Lopes worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2016 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dennis Buenaventura is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wendy Ho Hung is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing member of TC Monarch LLC, a for-profit limited liability company based in Brea, CA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chase Sandera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and securities licenses Series 66 and Series 63, and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ocean Path, Mariner Platform Solutions, Merrill, and Wedgewood Inc. He has also spent time working with the University of Arizona. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of advisors.

Shana Ice is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual / Tomi Wealth Management, and Azzad Asset Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Christopher Cobb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has served in the U.S. Navy since 2002, currently holding the position of Assistant Maintenance Officer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and technology, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Donavan Mayes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his grandmother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Melissa Shadden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Santa Clara University. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Armand Alaverdian is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., as well as fifteen years of self-employment. Outside of advising, he teaches piano several hours per month. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.