Hratch Agazaryan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high-net-worth individuals, retirees, business owners, and foundations, focusing on a comprehensive range of wealth management strategies. These include investment guidance and risk management, lending and liability management, retirement income planning, asset preservation, wealth transfer and tax minimization, as well as charitable and estate planning. With over 21 years of experience, Hratch brings a seasoned perspective as a qualified Portfolio Manager. He leverages the resources and services of a large investment firm to provide a customized approach tailored to each client’s financial objectives. Committed to lifelong learning, he holds multiple advanced professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®). Hratch earned a Master’s degree with a concentration in finance and completes continuing professional education annually. Hratch resides in Glendale, California, with his wife Olga and their three children. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as yoga, cycling, golfing, skiing, and photography. He is fluent in Armenian, Russian, and English.

Lawrence De Santis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He serves as a board member of the Firebrand Foundation, a charitable organization based in Pasadena, CA. 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, and institutional investors.

Ivan Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including tenures at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a financial services business that includes selling securities and fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment options.

Oscar Alvarenga Menjivar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience working at Wilmington University and College of the Canyons. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors, LLC. From 2014 to 2018, he was associated with Laughing Buddha. 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 and consulting, model wealth portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Shizhan Zhang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at BlackRock Investments, City National Securities, Merrill, and a teaching role at USC Marshall School of Business. Zhang holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets services.

Analiza Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary public in Los Angeles. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Sotirios Sotiropoulos is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than 10 years in international trading and private banking. His background includes extensive work with equities, fixed income, and wealth management, serving diverse clients such as high net worth individuals and family offices. Sotirios holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen Mary University of London, a Master's degree from Imperial College London, and a Master's degree from the University of Piraeus. He is registered with FINRA holding Series 7, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He brings an international perspective to his practice, having lived and worked in several European countries and speaks English, Greek, French, and Italian. His personal interests include reading, running, skiing, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. He has also been involved with the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

Aaron Werner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of an irrevocable life insurance trust for his in-laws. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Shirley Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a driver for Uber and HopSkipDrive, a transportation service for children. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Yuqing Guo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Guo has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at Citic Securities and Citibank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-based financial planning services.

Martin Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, using an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a range of products, performance reporting, and participant education.

Armin Eshaghian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a personal leadership blog website, GenYExec.com. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hagop Malatian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services, which supports employment compensation for franchise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through detailed recommendation reports and focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Guillermo Saade is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Hands4Hope, contributing to strategic planning and financial oversight. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Ricky Deng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2026, with prior experience at AOI Inc and Seventh Street Labs, as well as a background as a student until 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to deliver its services.

Lisa Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Law Offices of Kyung Hee Lee, PC for four years. She has been with Merrill since 2018. 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 serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Scholtz & Company, Imperial Capital, and Loop Capital Markets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kiley Migliorini is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Migliorini held positions at Amazon.com and the University of Southern California. Outside of advising, Migliorini is a property owner in Burbank, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and models to tailor client portfolios.

Jordan Sweeney is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Jordan worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate at the same company from 2022 to 2024. Jordan holds a California Insurance License. Jordan focuses on providing ongoing guidance and support to help clients navigate financial planning with clarity and confidence. The approach centers on building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. Outside of work, Jordan has personal interests that include cars, fishing, food, hiking, and photography.