Yipeng Hsu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes positions at Cathay Private Equity Co., Ltd and J.P. Morgan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Diane Grohulski is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in the Pasadena, California Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. She has been an investor since 1983 and has worked with Merrill since 1990. In her role, Diane focuses on total wealth management and strategies for multidimensional personal and business finance. She utilizes a defined process that involves understanding each client's specific situation, establishing objectives, recommending appropriate strategies, and reviewing progress toward those goals to provide personalized advice and access to specialized investment services for sophisticated investors. Diane holds a Bachelor's Degree from City University of New York and an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. She earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2010 and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her expertise spans client focus areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to her professional work, Diane is active in her community. She has served as a Trustee of the LA County Arboretum and has participated on various boards and committees, including A Noise Within Theater, USC Marshall Partners, the executive committee of the Girl Scouts Mt. Wilson Council, South Lake Business Association, Historic Highlands Neighborhood Association, and USC Trojan Affiliates. She speaks both French and English.

William Porter is a Wealth Management Advisor specializing in providing wealth management services to large institutions, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and high-net-worth individuals. He offers expertise in corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, institutional consulting, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Porter holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He began his financial services career in 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2013, where he is among a select group of advisors approved to provide investment consulting services to institutional clients with complex defined-contribution investment needs. He completed his high school education at Beech High School and attended Western Kentucky University without obtaining a degree. Porter is a board member of Reaching 360, a faith-based humanitarian organization, and is involved with Cornerstone Church in a leadership capacity. He is also a member of the Tennessee Beekeepers Association.

Andrea Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. 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 institutions.

Brandon Moore is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Christiansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arcadia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Ke Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kyle Holcomb is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and One Oak Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Housing Corporation for two years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Steven Peterson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2009 after serving 24 years as an officer at a boutique money management firm in Southern California. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University, Los Angeles. He earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designations and holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Steven works closely with individuals and local businesses to develop comprehensive wealth plans that incorporate retirement planning, estate planning, college funding, insurance, investments, professional money management, asset allocation, and executive planning. He regularly meets with clients to review and adjust their financial plans according to their evolving needs. Steven is also engaged in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, music, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Roland Vonwinckelmann is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to client goals.

Alonzo Bahena is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps for ten years and has held teaching positions at several colleges. Outside of finance, he is involved in media production as a general partner and managing member of Delta Visions Media Company, LLC, and participates in advertising projects including work for Toyota SoCal. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, National Planning Corp., and other firms. His background includes roles at Stark Wealth Management and Artless Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gabriel Lynn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Tamar Barnaba is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena, California. She advises individuals, families, and businesses, helping clients clarify their financial goals and advance those objectives through customized strategies. Tamar works with a diverse client base, including business owners, executives, professionals, and retirees, providing guidance on areas such as retirement income, executive compensation, family wealth management, and legacy planning. She emphasizes attentive listening and collaboration, coordinating with clients’ external tax and legal advisors when appropriate. With over fifteen years of experience in financial services, Tamar began her career at Citi, where she held roles including Wealth Relationship Manager and Personal Banker. She holds the Series 6, 7, and 66 FINRA registrations, along with life and health insurance licenses. Additionally, Tamar has earned professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, and Turkish. Tamar is a first-generation American who values the opportunity represented by the American dream. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, engaging in cooking, baking, family traditions, traveling, and beach outings. She has a personal philosophy focused on developing individualized financial strategies tailored to each client’s long-term goals.

Sayeed Hasnat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is also a co-owner of HB Operations LLC, a business that supports his financial practice through operational management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Dylan Garcia is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years and has academic experience at the University of Southern California and Arizona State University. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jason Chau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience with law enforcement through his prior role at the San Gabriel Police Department. 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 in its investment recommendations.

Bonnie Yan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she worked at American First National Bank for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a residential real estate investment business co-owned with her husband. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides access to proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Jordan Hayes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Lason Chang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and East West Bank, and was involved in an entrepreneurial venture with Half & Half Tea Express. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.