John Botica is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home-related products and services, including mortgage loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicolas Bamont is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2022, he has been involved in marketing activities at Red Bull North America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ni Mar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Since 2015, Ni has also served as a branch manager at East West Bank, where responsibilities include building and developing branch staff, leading branch growth and customer retention, and handling business banking loan requests. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ming Chung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. He is also involved in estate planning services as part of his other business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Luca Caligo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the County of Sonoma, Kern County, and various retail and educational institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment solutions. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of financial services.

Shuru Han is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Cathay Bank. Outside of financial services, she owns two charcuterie businesses, Woof and Whisk and Shuruterie, both focused on creating curated food offerings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Erick Gabler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Gabler also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Fullerton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Kathleen Dickerson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several nonprofit and entrepreneurial activities, including serving on the boards of LifeWise Academy and Shine in Darkness, and running organizations focused on women's support, aging well, and spiritual community projects. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jesse Hinojosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and concurrently affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, with an investment menu that notably includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Quartarone is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the West Village Homeowners Association. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments within a large, integrated platform.

Michelle Hur is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their priorities and collaborates to develop customized financial plans that align with their needs and objectives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Michelle worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. Michelle emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships with her clients, focusing on trust, reliability, and professional competence. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance.

Moustafa Saad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of advising, he has maintained a role as a Notary Public since 2015. 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, and institutions.

Tekeisha Wilcox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Los Angeles, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Wilcox serves as treasurer for the La Canada PTA Council and La Canada School PTSA and is a notary public in California. 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 integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to evaluate investment options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Ryan Wong is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Rosemead, CA. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and co-manages a CPA practice, Thong, Yu, Wong & Lee, LLP. Wong serves as president of Friends of the Chinatown Library, a nonprofit organization supporting the Chinatown Los Angeles library and providing scholarships to high school students. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and various program structures with ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Kenneth Whittenbury is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, with 17 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an income property in Bullhead City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Yeh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo bank since 2008 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Roy Seto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clinomics and involvement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including 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 managers.

Sophia Rosa is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, and has three years of industry experience. Her career history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, KeyBank, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services across retail and institutional markets with various investment and planning resources.

Christian Flores is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He previously worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as an Investment Support Representative at both CUNA Brokerage and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022. Christian focuses on understanding his clients and their families by partnering with them to co-create personalized plans aimed at meeting their specific needs and goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Christian's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, parenthood, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Dominick Divine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and INVEST Financial Corp. He also manages an advisory business with California Credit Union. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement planning and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware strategies.