Wendy Ho Hung is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing member of TC Monarch LLC, a limited liability company based in Brea, 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs and tax considerations.

Jo Anne Guinane Jones is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services in Newport Beach, CA since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a combination of proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Emahn Ahmari is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Ahmari held roles at Prudential Finance and Pruco Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Marsh is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduce them to solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. Kyle's work focuses on helping clients gain knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives and select platforms suited to their needs. Kyle holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System. He applies his expertise to assist clients in uncovering what matters most to them and their families, aiming to create strategies that support their financial goals.

Kathleen Mariconda is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1984 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Mary Kay beauty consultant, primarily to purchase products at reduced prices for personal and family use. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Julian Duron is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, he worked briefly with Vision Solved Wealth Management Group and has held various roles outside finance, including positions at Pizza Hut and Papa John’s. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Scott Delity is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2017, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to that, he was employed at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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.

Sarah Mackay is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, her background includes roles in education and various industries such as agriculture and retail. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Jose Valdez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2017. Valdez has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs in its offerings.

William Thomas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Irvine, CA, and has two years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC and has been self-employed in consulting and business development since 2016. In addition, Thomas is a business owner contracted as Chief Marketing Officer for Tangram Solutions LLC, a private company developing the MedicareWizard platform. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, using portfolios developed internally and by third parties, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Delbert Secrist is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial Corp, First National Capital, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Steven Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Diogo Draese is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG frameworks in its recommendations.

Blake Sorensen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Turpin & Rattan, Primerica Financial Services, Burtek Energy, and Berger Solar Electric. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Daniel Henry is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also works with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management and financial planning tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Christian is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with MassMutual and its subsidiaries since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Balaji Rao is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BNG Wealth Advisors, Waddell & Reed Inc., and various insurance carriers. Rao has been involved with the Irvine Rotary Club and served on its board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to diverse portfolio management options.

Allen Tsai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Farnaz Sharifian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2006. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kinnie Chen is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Newport Beach, CA. Her background includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Securian Financial Services, and business valuation, with additional experience at Synear Foods USA LLC. She has held positions involving tax and financial group services since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operates a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.