Sevan Karakesisian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes an array of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Simon Lui is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Aaron Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at BMO, Wells Fargo Bank, Arden Trust Company, and Union Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Edwin Sanchez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including the use of economic models and simulations, to support its advisory services.

Alexander Arensburger is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. He specializes in developing customized financial plans for clients in the Pasadena area, focusing on strategies that align with individual goals. Prior to his current role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and was the Director of Financial Planning at Osaic from 2022 to 2025. Alexander holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys running and surfing.

Ronald Sosa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lenox Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MML 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

William Tung is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Cetera since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed by U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank. Tung also serves as a program manager for East West Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Hong Taing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Strauss Cooperstein is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and UBS, and has previous experience with WI Harper and Tencent Cloud. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kiran Ahuja is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS and Morgan Stanley. He is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Deirdre Hilario is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a corporate secretary and incorporator of a family-owned waxing salon business, Lay Bare, though she is not involved in its daily operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gregory Alle is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he provides personalized and custom financial advice, planning, and strategies tailored to clients' short- and long-term financial objectives. Prior to his advisory role, Gregory worked in financial operations alongside High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients, gaining a ground-level understanding of wealth management. His expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on bringing clarity to complex financial decisions to help clients proceed with confidence. Gregory is actively involved in his community through the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and the Sierra Madre Rotary Club. His personal interests include hiking, running, and tennis.

Jessie Chen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Western International Securities, Inc. Chen holds a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party sources.

Antonio Caballero is a financial advisor at Cetera with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions at Foresters Advisory Services, Foresters Financial Services, and Regents Capital Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad 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, including access to third-party money managers and model portfolios, serving more than 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Alberto Alvarez is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendale, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Alvarez serves on the board of the Los Angeles Mission College Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Sandra Caluya is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various program structures and investment strategies.

Stephen Boyle is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, he worked at CUSO Financial Service, LP and Wescom Financial Services, LLC, each for six years, and The Capital Group for three years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Ting Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Zhang worked eight years at Hubei Changli Industrial Development Co., Ltd. in China. Zhang holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kerry Moy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Moy worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for six years and Morgan Stanley for seven years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Kardia Pinckney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Pinckney also serves as President of Ideal Youth Inc., a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.