Robert Baraga is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Maitram Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Nguyen worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase, with a combined tenure from 2011 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Christopher Consolo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendora, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JM Frederich Group, Inc., where he manages an Ameriprise business, and he has provided funding for a retail venture involving sports jerseys. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with substantial investable assets. Its approach includes tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by algorithmic tools and comprehensive planning strategies, delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in collaboration with client advisors.

Jonathan Kiester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Dana Go is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, Dana worked at firms including Securities America and Invest Financial Corporation. Dana operates under SoCal Wealth Management as a DBA for the LPL business. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jonathon Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. He is based in Anaheim, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Jennifer Schroer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a children’s book author, receiving royalties for her published work. 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.

Wendy Behner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC prior to her current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm combines proprietary research and planning tools with multiple financial product options and referral channels.

Kevin Lee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor for seven years. He is based in Pasadena, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Alexander Folken is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Fidelity, NY Life, and Avantax. Folken is also involved with Husami & Associates, where he assists with wealth management, tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lily Cai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and market models to develop client plans and offers various investment and trading activities alongside its advisory services.

Nalendra Perera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2010 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Talal Abdo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, previously serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2008 to 2025. His approach to financial planning is personalized and goals-based, emphasizing trust, transparency, and clear communication to understand clients' priorities and provide thoughtful guidance. Talal holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consultation. Outside of his professional duties, he engages in activities such as biking, family activities, golf, motorcycles, parenthood, and tennis.

Roland Cruz is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant with Fidelity Private Wealth Management. In this role, he works with affluent clients and their families to develop multi-generational strategies, focusing on comprehensive wealth planning that emphasizes growth, preservation, and the transfer of wealth. Roland's experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments such as Planning Consultant (2024-2026), Relationship Manager (2022-2024), and Financial Representative (2021-2022). Prior to this, he worked in Treasury Management Operations at City National Bank from 2016 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Roland has interests in baseball, fitness, food, football, golf, and traveling.

Shahryar Shaikh is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charmaine Chow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and Wells Fargo. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation support from affiliated entities.

Nicholas Sliemers is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for 12 years at Sii. He is also involved as a life and health insurance broker through Canyon Wealth Management and Insurance Solutions. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program offerings.

Katsuko Yamabe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cerritos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also works as a partner at Yamada & Nakata CPA, an accounting firm. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Charles Rathmell II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Rathmell serves as a director of the Brea Rotary Club and is involved with the Team Up for Down Syndrome advisory council, the CSU College of Business & Economics Executive Council, and the board of directors for the Intervention Center for Early Childhood. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Stacy Stryker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. She also serves as a co-trustee for her father's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment principles and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.