Steven Hornstein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. Prior to joining Cetera, he spent nine years at Avantax Advisory Services and has operated Hornstein Law Offices since 2002. Outside of advising, he practices law with a focus on estate planning, serves on various nonprofit boards including the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills, and is the author of a book on estate planning documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to multiple investment strategies through a large network of independent advisors and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection across diverse program structures.

Carlos Gil Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Aaron Kuo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Nutanix and UC Irvine, as well as freelance work on Upwork. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations within collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Artono Budhiman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Robert Hom is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Warner Pacific Insurance Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation.

Ari Brozki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has recently started his career in the financial industry, joining Morgan Stanley in 2026 after roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and several other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Arreguin Valencia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at CSU, Fresno and Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bailey Harrison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in media and investigative consulting, including positions at Fox News Media and USC Annenberg. Outside of finance, he is involved with Peak Models and Talent, a modeling agency where he acts as a fit model. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and modeling tools to help outline financial outcomes, serving a broad range of clients through its diverse retail and institutional offerings.

Christopher Andrews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Merrill since 2009, having a concurrent affiliation with Bank of America since 1997. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Johnson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is licensed as a life insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers, with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ken Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes a disciplined approach that begins with understanding each client's unique needs, concerns, and priorities. Ken holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, the CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (ChFC) designation, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. His professional philosophy centers on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Jacob Yashar is a CFP® and ChFC® with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has an extensive background including roles at California Health Benefit Exchange and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a medical insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers a range of financial planning, third-party asset management, and insurance-related services.

Lusine Budagyan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 credential and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2006, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her financial career, she also provides in-home supportive services (IHSS) healthcare. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Howard Doan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Acorn Lodging Partners LLC, a lodging-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and brokerage arrangements.

Ming Tam is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and previously was with Rogerson Kratos. 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 institutional investors.

Alan Feldmansky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at AssetIO Wealth Management and EPIC Insurance Brokers. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Lahoa since 2019. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

John Thomas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1993, including a tenure at Charles Schwab Bank starting in 2005, and previously spent two years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 operates as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Glenn Palamides is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hollywood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shaun Castro Ansueta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Armine Babayan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017, following a year as a self-employed advisor. Based in Pasadena, CA, she provides advisory services through one of the largest financial institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.