Kenneth Sanchez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Sanchez also serves as a financial and retirement instructor at Pasadena City College. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting client implementation through advisory programs or other providers.

Jason Lock is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Glendale office. He has been providing investment advice and asset management services to clients for over 30 years. Jason works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture, focusing on what matters most to them and adapting to changing market conditions. His expertise includes family wealth management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Kansas and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jason values communication and service excellence in his client relationships. He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, fishing, football, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Polus Ting is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he works closely with clients to help them and their families achieve financial confidence through personalized planning tailored to their unique situations. His approach emphasizes building personal relationships based on understanding and genuine care. Prior to joining Fidelity, Polus served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2019. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth management. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Polus has personal interests that include cars, family activities, hiking, and music.

Kevin Cai is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. He has also worked in technology and education sectors, including a position at Clarissa.ai and teaching at The King's Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment offerings.

Yaopa Cheng is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Cheng worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup, VincentBenjamin, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Robert Coe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he spent a combined 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader set of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Alexander Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving business owners, senior executives, and their families. He provides guidance that extends beyond investment management to include planning, lending, philanthropy, and managing liquidity events. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained over a decade of experience on Wall Street, working in capital markets advisory, private equity, credit, and commercial real estate with firms such as Bank of New York Mellon and Fortress Investment Group. Mr. Chen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business. He is a Personal Investment Advisor and brings technical insight combined with practical investment experience to his client relationships. His approach incorporates a planning-based process to address a range of client needs, including managing new wealth, family wealth management strategies, executive compensation, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Outside of his professional role, Alexander participates in community activities including serving on the Development Committee of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, mentoring military veterans with American Corporate Partners, and sitting on the board of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Orange County. He lives in Irvine, California, and engages in personal interests such as reading, playing the violin and piano, golf, and backgammon.

Aaron Kuo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Nutanix and UC Irvine, as well as freelance work on Upwork. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations within collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Taylor Curtius is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where they focus on helping clients develop personalized wealth plans tailored to their long-term financial goals. Taylor's approach begins with understanding the priorities of clients and their families, followed by analyzing their financial situations to construct appropriate strategies. Taylor has a comprehensive background in financial services, including roles as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor positions at Personal Capital and Edward Jones, as well as earlier experience in banking and financial services with JPMorgan Chase and New York Life. This experience provides a wide perspective on client financial needs and wealth management. Taylor holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Taylor's interests include cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Michael Neeley is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a freelance musician, serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization, and owns a consulting business providing CFO services to companies without full-time CFOs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies.

Robert Hom is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Warner Pacific Insurance Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform combining advisory services with insurance sales and lending programs.

Bailey Harrison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in media and investigative consulting, including positions at Fox News Media and USC Annenberg. Outside of finance, he is involved with Peak Models and Talent, a modeling agency where he acts as a fit model. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and modeling tools to help outline financial outcomes, serving a broad range of clients through its diverse retail and institutional offerings.

Christopher Andrews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Merrill since 2009, having a concurrent affiliation with Bank of America since 1997. 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.

Timothy Johnson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is licensed as a life insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers, with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Tirso De Anda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Axa-Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm has a large national presence, managing over $1 trillion in assets and providing services under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Hughley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 10 years with Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he provides educational seminars as a retirement specialist and serves as a team-based model consultant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Ricardo Ortiz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. His other business activities include the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Ken Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes a disciplined approach that begins with understanding each client's unique needs, concerns, and priorities. Ken holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, the CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (ChFC) designation, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. His professional philosophy centers on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Christopher Laubach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lusine Budagyan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2006, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home health care services in Glendale, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored solutions.