Alejandro Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Simonoff is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2010, with prior roles at Athas Capital Group Inc and Nina Lending LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristen Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Farmers Financial Solutions and Morgan Stanley. She is based in Newbury Park, 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Grant Goldstein is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and One Capital Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and benefits from its broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jing Liu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Megan Pritchard is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Centene, University of California - Davis, and multiple hospitality businesses. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Madigan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 2008 as a Research Associate at another firm and joined Merrill in 2012. He focuses on helping clients with education planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. James graduated Cum Laude in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation in 2017 through the Investments & Wealth Institute™, taught in conjunction with the Yale School of Management. In 2018, he obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. His professional designations also include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is involved with organizations such as the College for Financial Planning and the Investments & Wealth Institute. James participates in community activities, including volunteering with Pepperdine University. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, reading, running, spending time with his family, tennis, and yoga.

Emily Desimone is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, where she has been since 2011. Her prior roles include positions at Modera Wealth Management, LLC and Back Bay Financial Group, Inc. Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Bobak Mirmiran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chief Operations Officer at MIR Express, Inc., a UPS Store franchise where he manages business operations and process development. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. Schwab’s investment approach includes non-discretionary guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Christian Fuess is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Woodland Hills, California. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and serves clients by developing personalized financial strategies to help them pursue their long-term goals in various areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and legacy planning. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Christian focuses on assisting foundations, endowments, public and private retirement plans, businesses, and individual clients with wealth accumulation and preservation decisions. He earned an Associate's Degree from Moorpark College, a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from San Diego State University, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Financial Planning from California Lutheran University. In addition to his CFP® certification, he holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Christian is involved in his community as a weekly mentor for C.A.R.E. Foster Kids, a board member for the Cancer Hope Foundation, and a participant in Malachi Dads. He resides in Westlake Village, California, with his wife Stephanie and their two children.

Sylvia Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sole proprietorship of real estate investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support its clients’ financial goals.

Mathew Reyna is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions ranging from logistics to education. 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.

Alisa Stearns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Eyal Yaffe is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. Eyal leverages the investment resources of Merrill Lynch alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America to support clients’ wealth management needs. Eyal holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Canisius College. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Eyal is actively involved in his community through volunteer work, reflecting his commitment to the tradition of service valued by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Mark Caubo is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to financial solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their financial lives and select platforms that best fit their needs. Mark has expertise in helping clients manage diverse financial priorities such as buying a home, saving for college, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals, design appropriate portfolio strategies, and provide ongoing advice tailored to changing circumstances. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mumbai and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

David Hess is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1993 and has concurrently worked with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines a large client base with an integrated advisory and brokerage platform that includes both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

William Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as positions at LPL Financial and LOGIX Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Wayne Burgher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and has a concurrent career at Transamerica Occidental Life dating back to 1987. Occasionally, he sells non-variable life insurance products outside of LPL Financial. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at FantasyPros and held mortgage-related roles at Planet Home Lending, HomeBridge Financial, and Prospect Mortgage. Outside of finance, he is involved in music licensing through the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP). Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone financial planning services.

Jeffrey Krinsky is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Crowell, Weedon & Co., and Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.