Thomas Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Martinez also spent time at Marquette University prior to his advisory career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Glenn Jaffe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as a board member for Children of the Night, advising the treasurer on investment matters and participating in efforts to educate victims of sex trafficking. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Maria Ferrante is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Ferrante serves on the board of directors for the Haven Academy of the Arts, where she also acts as an unpaid advisory CFO. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hovig Ounjian is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Quentin Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and has prior experience at Loyola Marymount University, Community Builders Group, Gonzaga University, and Loyola High School. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Elaheh Rivandi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has experience with Hamgam Production Group and Azad University. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Melanie Sepanian is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has built her career in the financial services industry, with prior roles including Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, Associate Representative at Thrivent, Teller at Wells Fargo, and Insurance Agent at World Financial Group. Melanie specializes in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals, such as retiring early, funding an education, or preserving wealth for future generations. She focuses on building multi-generational relationships and providing comprehensive financial guidance. She holds a California Insurance License.

Katy Zhao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, Zhao participated in a one-time modeling photoshoot for a clothing retailer’s holiday campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisors.

John Samii is a financial advisor at Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and USC prior to his current position. He also serves as Successor Trustee for a family trust. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporations.

Vivian Lo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2008, with prior roles including Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2020 and Financial Planner at the Royal Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013. Vivian focuses on building trusting client relationships and sharing key financial planning concepts. She assists clients in managing changes and provides ongoing guidance to develop personalized financial plans. She holds a California Insurance License.

Frode Teigen is a Financial Advisor with the Ma Teigen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021 and contributes to the team by overseeing operations to facilitate sustained client interaction. Frode applies his analytical skills and experience to design customized wealth management plans, gathering relevant data and modeling scenarios to clarify client priorities and identify action items. He also dedicates significant effort to investment analysis and research, evaluating competing investment options aligned with client needs and advising on parameters such as risk thresholds, time horizons, tax sensitivity, and liquidity. Before joining Merrill, Frode worked for decades in the information technology sector and was involved as a venture capital investor for tech start-ups. He holds a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Frode is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA™). He communicates in English, Norwegian, Swedish, and French. Frode is married with two children and enjoys exploring local trails around Pasadena, California, with his family and their dog, Kiki. His personal interests include chess, hiking, reading, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Jason Betts is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Deborah Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through dedicated Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Michael Lira is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has recent experience working in various roles including Homeboy Industries and multiple educational institutions. Outside of advising, he has held positions with Beauty of Aztlan LLC and Cool Training and Fitness. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

James McGarry is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2008 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm with approximately 14,000 financial advisors and $671 billion in assets under management. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions within a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Isaac Taylor is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Arcadia, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Taylor serves as a board member for the Pasadena Fire Foundation and the Pasadena Fire Department EMS Reserve, both nonprofit organizations focused on community safety and emergency medical services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining planning and investment management as separate services.

Patrick Chan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Asset Management, Hold Bros. Capital, LLC, and Integra Technology Inc. Outside of his financial career, he is the sole owner of a long-term rental property in Long Beach, CA. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to inform its diversified, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach.

Larry Roth is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, Northern Trust Securities, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Roth serves on the board of directors for the Chase Foundation in Encino, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2018 and previously spent nearly two decades at Merrill and nine years at Bank of America. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Joanie Yau is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a family business called JY LoveCraft, creating and selling handmade crafts and personalized items online. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with various model-based and discretionary investment strategies.