Allison Brill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and a broad range of advisory programs.

Kathryn Carter is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. Her previous roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, and American General Securities. In addition to her advisory work, she operates an insurance agency focused on personal and commercial property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with diverse investment strategies and operational tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

Lucy Hoang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank from 2012 to 2018. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Aaron Volen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Pageant Coaching & Designs Inc., a company involved in pageant coaching and consulting. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Aylward is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Morgan Stanley before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2016. Outside of advisory work, he manages a family real estate investment LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America 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.

Cian Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Ward worked at First Republic Investment Management, Strategic Index Money Management, and Wallender & Associates. His background also includes roles outside finance, including positions at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jamba Juice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to assist clients in modeling financial outcomes.

Thomas Kreuzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley in multiple roles from 2009 to 2025. Outside of advising, Kreuzer is a 50% owner of The Great Wall Patch, a business he currently oversees and plans to cease operations within the year. Raymond James & Associates is a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Robyn Medina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. Medina also maintains a long-term association with Comprehensive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Salvador Rodriguez is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President based at the Merrill Lynch office in Pasadena. With nearly 25 years in the finance industry, Sal has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004, where he specializes in guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives to help them achieve their goals. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized plans that reflect their unique circumstances. Sal holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from UCLA and carries industry credentials including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience spans back-office operations through trading, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the investment industry. Sal focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. He collaborates closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to address tax, estate, and philanthropic considerations, alongside internal Merrill specialists. A native of Southern California, Sal lives locally with his wife and children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Andy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Pogosyan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management as a sole proprietor and a partner in related holdings. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee input.

Mike Gleason is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a business with his spouse. 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 across a broad platform.

Kristen Keckeisen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Barca & Barca Financial Network since 2020, providing administrative support, and also serves as a procurement consultant for Toyota Motor North America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Wirthwein is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Wells Fargo, HSBC Bank, Fremont Bank, AXA Advisors, and Fifth Third Securities. 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 integrates quantitative screening and qualitative research, includes an ESG eligibility framework, and offers expanded derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Allan Adriatico is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping families and businesses develop financial strategies that align with their needs, goals, and risk tolerance. Allan provides investment planning through a collaborative approach to help build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth. His work focuses on understanding each client's goals and concerns to create tailored wealth plans aimed at accomplishing their objectives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Allan offers clients a range of financial solutions and tools based on their unique circumstances, addressing priorities such as health, home, family, leisure, giving, work, and overall finance. Allan holds a High School Diploma from Martin Luther King High School and an Associate's Degree from Riverside City College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Allan spends time with his wife and three children. They enjoy traveling and exploring new food venues, particularly coffee shops. Allan is also involved in coaching basketball at local schools and youth sports teams.

Aren Kortoshian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Nicky Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2019, Chen worked at East West Bank and CWL LLC. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on derivative and commodities capabilities.

Gerad Herkey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing structured planning tools and investment research to support client strategies.

Tracy Pulvers is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 60 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several major firms, including RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Since 2021, she has been employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer a range of banking products alongside her advisory services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG considerations.

Leon Yu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2021. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time in mentorship and education positions. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.