Carlos Salazar Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sonny Kothari is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with the Kothari Group at Merrill. He has been with Merrill since 1990, providing customized wealth planning and advice to high-net-worth families. Sonny focuses on creating seamless, comprehensive financial experiences that address both clients' daily needs and long-term aspirations. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Sonny holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to maintain integrated financial management. Committed to his community, Sonny sits on the board of Pathways of Hope in Fullerton, California, an organization providing access to food, shelter, and housing. He lives in Fullerton with his wife and has three grown daughters. Sonny enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with his family.

Sherif Salib is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Lisa Silva is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advisory, she is the broker and owner of Strategix Realty Inc., a real estate brokerage firm. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated financial services through a large network of advisors, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Sean Kang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, following several years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

George Veater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial and Sagepoint Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a working cattle ranch and bronc riding school, hosting rodeo events and producing related content. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer customized portfolio management across various investment types.

Elizabeth Metal is a Series 66 designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a broad range of solutions including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution.

Susan Chung is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, previously working with AXA Advisors, LLC. Chung volunteers with the VITA Program through the Good Hands Foundation and works as a tax preparer specializing in business taxes. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party asset managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to clients' goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Douglas Bailey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active owner of a consulting business focused on advising private developers and serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and integrating capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Stephen Shanklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Paul Gregerson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Kaiser, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, alongside ownership of Gregerson Tax Service, which provides tax preparation services. He serves as a trustee of family trusts and maintains involvement in tax and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Josie Chuang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates since 2014. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Karen Burneff is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and was previously with Quantum Econometrics from 2004 to 2023. Burneff serves as a non-public arbitrator in industry dispute hearings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform to deliver customizable investment strategies.

Andrew Jackson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, Nuveen Securities, LLC, and Transamerica Capital Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 includes discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Nguyen is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at World Financial Group and First City Realty. 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 and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and investment options.

Shaquawn Schasa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Schasa serves as board chair for the Los Angeles Community Development Foundation and volunteers with the Rich Heritage Foundation, which supports HBCU athletes through basketball conferences. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Lulu Lo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and KinFine USA, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kevin Han is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Wells Fargo. He is president of Cornerstone Financial Planning, a corporation he established for business planning and marketing related to his financial advisory practice. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Regina Tucker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Samee Dokovic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Samee worked in various roles including at California State University, Fullerton, Target Co., Orange Coast College, and Costa Mesa High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.