Haeseong Shin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ethan Lui is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, Mr. Lui held roles at East West Bank and worked in education at the University of California, Riverside and Los Alamitos High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

James Standish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves business owners, executives, and entertainment professionals. In his role, he acts as a planner and Senior Portfolio Advisor, providing investment management, retirement and legacy planning, insurance, lending and credit, as well as banking services through Bank of America. His approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of clients' financial situations to develop personalized and disciplined strategies that emphasize diversification and balance. James has been dedicated to financial advising since 2011, drawing upon his background in business ownership and banking alongside formal education in economics and financial planning. His expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Economics from California State University at Long Beach. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). James resides in Hancock Park with his wife and four children.

David Rodriguez Jr. is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides comprehensive support in areas including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses, and connects clients with Bank of America specialists for additional financial services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. David holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from North Thurston High School and attended South Puget Sound Community College without obtaining a degree. His approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities to tailor strategies accordingly and offering ongoing advice as their financial situations evolve.

Sukhjinder Thind is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Glendale, CA. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a real estate license and is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Giovanni Alvarez Mena is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 15 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Group WOWM, LLC as a registered team member. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a delivery model focused on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Jeffrey Scofield is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Scofield serves on the boards of Education Through Music Los Angeles and the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, and he is an officer of the Pasadena Breakfast Forum, a local speaking group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory and portfolio management programs using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Anthony Valazza is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is also involved in community service as a board member of the Race Track Chaplaincy of California and serves as secretary for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, organizations that provide spiritual and material support to the race track community. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority, and supports ongoing plan reviews through a network of financial advisors.

Michael Tidik is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tidik is a limited partner and investor in real estate investment funds and commercial real estate partnerships. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kiesha Earle is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Edward Jones and has previously worked at Vanguard and Capital Group Companies - American Funds Distributors, Inc. Earle owns and manages condo rental properties in Brooklyn, New York. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sean Lavin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jared Grimes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in two periods totaling nine years, as well as at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for three years. His background also includes involvement with Impact Events & Displays in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Marcos Montenegro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, also maintaining a role at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roxanna Martinez is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Martinez is involved in real estate as a property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Maria Uribe is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial services. She is currently with LPL Financial in Burbank, CA, having joined in 2025 after five years at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed part-time with 4Life Research in Pasadena, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brandi Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Sun Life Financial from 2009 to 2017. 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 a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Brian Vo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Brahhvo LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. 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 and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Carpou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a team of investment professionals to deliver financial strategies and advice for high net worth clients, focusing on fixed income portfolio management. Mr. Carpou began his career in the investment business 41 years ago, specializing in public finance and fixed income markets. He established the first municipal trading desk in California for Morgan Stanley and later served as Managing Director and Senior Municipal Bond Trader for Bank of America, where he was responsible for underwriting, trading, marketing, and portfolio structuring of municipal securities. His experience includes working with institutional and high net-worth retail investors as well as issuers of municipal debt at various government levels. Mr. Carpou earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from San Diego State University and holds Series 7, 52, 53, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. In addition to his professional work, Christopher Carpou has served on the Board of Directors of Options House, a nonprofit shelter for runaway and abused teens, and as President of the Los Angeles Municipal Bond Club. He is actively involved as a volunteer with his local Little League. His personal interests include baseball, biking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Francis Chan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS 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, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Matthew Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and held a C-level position at Island Prime. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.