Ehud Rinot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2017. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Preni Keshishi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Preni worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and earlier at Sears Holdings Corporation/K-Mart. Outside of finance, Preni provides in-home supportive care to a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, utilizing an investment policy statement-driven approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

Susie Lu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

David Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpha Technologies Capital Management LLC and spent over two decades at First Quadrant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rachael Aspaturian is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2022 to 2024, as well as prior positions outside finance such as work at Nordstrom and involvement with the Boys and Girls Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a range of in-house and third-party managers and emphasizes integrated capital-markets capabilities.

Jay Lometillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Shahab Makanvand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHSS/State of CA, PFS Investments Inc., Wavestream Corp., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts, using a tiered wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers.

Gabriela Torres Luvianos is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America for 12 years before joining Merrill. Gabriela is in the early stages of co-hosting a lifestyle podcast focused on Latina culture. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edgar Whitmore III is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Leonardo Aguilar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Aguilar also acts as an agent for non-variable insurance through NLA Insurance Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in its investment approach.

Mathew Watt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and also has experience with Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Mathew Watt Financial Planning Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Shu Yuan Lai is a financial advisor at Cetera with the Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Their work history includes long-term roles at Cetera and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Douglas Dyakon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 license and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and proprietary investment models.

Yingshu Jiang is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including W&S Brokerage, Western & Southern Life, and Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm 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.

Wilson Tien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Di Jin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena, CA. She manages wealth for high-net-worth individuals and families to support their investment, wealth transfer, and legacy planning objectives. Di also works with private business owners on financing, business growth, employee benefits, and pre-transaction planning, leveraging a broad range of financial services and strategies delivered through a team of specialists and analysts. Di has been in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. Prior to Merrill Lynch, she held roles as a financial advisory director at CITIC Securities and as an Investor Relations director at Aquila Capital in Beijing, China. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, legacy planning, and addressing the financial needs of Chinese-speaking clients, particularly first-generation Americans. Di holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance from the University of International Business and Economics, and an MBA from China Europe International Business School. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Di enjoys traveling, yoga, playing piano, and swimming in her spare time.

Miguel Sanchez is a Senior Financial Advisor and founder of the ST Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience at Bank of America/Merrill, he provides financial advice and guidance to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, investment consulting, tax minimization, and wealth transfer. He has developed long-term relationships within the Latin business community, supporting clients in managing both personal and professional financial aspects. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Miguel values building strong relationships and encourages clients to actively participate in managing their wealth by thoroughly explaining available options. He began his career at the firm as a Teller and progressed through various roles before becoming a Financial Advisor in 2003, leveraging his knowledge and network to address a range of client needs. Miguel leads a team that includes his daughter, Jessalyn Escalante, to provide attentive and responsive service. Miguel holds a High School Diploma/GED from California Technical University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his son's football team, and playing golf.

Jonathan Corob is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for The Oaks Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jiahui Xu is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. Xu holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.