Tavisi Sharma is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Southern California and Purdue University. Outside of finance, Sharma is also a signed model with NTA Model Management and LModelz, working as an independent contractor for commercial and runway assignments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics without including implementation. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option but does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

John Dauphin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1995 and brings 25 years of experience in working with individuals and businesses to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their goals. John holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, John is a sports enthusiast who enjoys baseball, football, golf, and soccer. He is a soccer dad to his four children and spends time with his wife, Gina. John and his family reside in Yorba Linda.

Scott Macbeth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Brea, California office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998, serving clients across various financial planning and investment management needs. Scott holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Fullerton University. Scott works with families and businesses to help them navigate financial market challenges and achieve their goals within comfortable risk levels. He specializes in assisting corporate executives with complex stock options and deferred compensation strategies, including expertise in Rule 144 filings and 10b-5 plans. His approach is goal-based, focusing on understanding clients' priorities and the liability aspects of both personal and business balance sheets. Scott places emphasis on asking insightful questions and thoroughly understanding clients' current financial situations and desired outcomes without exposing them to unnecessary risk. Scott resides in Newport Beach, where he enjoys surfing and riding his bike along the boardwalk during his free time.

Nanette Salley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has a concurrent association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2003. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she serves clients through these institutions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Todd Sandberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Sandberg serves as a non-public arbitrator for FINRA, occasionally participating on arbitration panels. 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, and various institutional investors.

David Schmidt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at PRO8 Media for 15 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulation techniques.

Taehoon Gang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for the Los Angeles chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America and is a silent partner in a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies and program platforms.

Robert Cruz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, an organization that supports individuals pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates various capital markets and banking platforms.

Mark Wong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fidelity’s investment management affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, serves retail and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction in its investment approach, and it is notable for its use of AI and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Choi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and scenario modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers advice through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Sean Gomez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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.

Hsiu Hsin Wu Yao is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2015, Yao worked at Merrill for 12 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Fanny Iraheta is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Merrill and has been working there since 2006, concurrently with Bank of America N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a small investment business. 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.

Tony Chou is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oak Family Investments for seven years and LPL Financial for one year. Outside of his advisory work, Chou serves as a San Marino City Councilman, coaches varsity volleyball, and owns a tea store through an absentee-run holding company. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eddie Rubio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held roles at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, Wescom Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with support from advanced research and operational tools.

Gohar Tumanian Balyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Merrill since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she co-operates a non-investment business with her husband focused on property management. 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 diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Chad Mortenson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Mortenson serves as CEO of Mortenson Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-centered approach using risk profiling and probabilistic modeling and supports a broad advisor network along with specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Jingwei Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Maria San Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Liberty Mutual and Jane Lee State Farm Insurance. 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 strategies designed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yooni Chang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.