Allen Tsai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Investments LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Audrey Hong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger since 2007, following prior roles at Citicorp Investment Services and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in selling fixed and long-term care insurance through Orange County Investment Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools to support advisors.

Farnaz Sharifian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2006, including roles with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Susan Ellena is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Ana, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012. Outside of financial advising, she co-owns and serves on the board of PTI Sand and Gravel Inc. and General Aggregate Supply Inc., both non-investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and tools.

Kinnie Chen is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Newport Beach, CA. Her background includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Securian Financial Services, and business valuation, with additional experience at Synear Foods USA LLC. She has held positions involving tax and financial group services since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operates a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Enrique Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience in various roles including at Able Plumbing, Magnolia Foods LLC, and educational institutions. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations within annual collaborative client relationships.

Eva Choi is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes internal and third-party investment models and offers strategic asset allocation with tax-aware options.

Kimberly Jaso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and BMO Harris Bank. She is also a commissioned notary in California. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jessica Pasco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at Manire Management Inc and firms in the technology and recruitment sectors. Pasco is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers using both proprietary and third-party portfolios and tools.

Philip Fried is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

William Sornstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and chief instructor of the Fudoshin Aikido Center, a martial arts training and instruction facility. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Travis Poteet is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he owns an art, photography, and woodworking business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buena Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including his current role since 2020. His other business activities include fiduciary services and acting as a personal representative. 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 advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Kevin Rooplall is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, LPL Financial, CML Wealth Management, and Payden & Rygel. Rooplall is also involved with Independent Capital Management, where he offers clients asset protection and lending solutions through an insurance agency and loan origination services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Curtis Hughes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Conway Investment Partners, Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance producer and a realtor involved in property transactions for clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customized strategies, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samantha Curtin is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA, where she has worked since 2005. She has 20 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to tailored investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Patricia Yamada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Wells is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan entities since 2018, as well as prior experience at Olympus Wealth Management, Investment Planning Solutions, and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Larry Aguayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Siyuan Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and Cathay 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.