Jeffrey Taylor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-based recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and probability modeling, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Joseph Azpeitia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Pasadena, California. He works primarily with successful first-generation wealth creators, including business owners and high-income families, providing structured, planning-focused financial guidance aimed at preserving and managing their wealth over the long term. His expertise includes portfolio strategy, retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, cash-flow planning, and coordinating with clients' CPAs and attorneys on estate and legacy planning. Joseph focuses on helping clients navigate key financial decisions, emphasizing a methodical and disciplined approach to wealth management that supports transitions from wealth-building to stewardship. Joseph holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Upland High School and attended Mt San Antonio College without obtaining a degree. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Shiyi Xia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Boston. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Her approach focuses on understanding each client's comprehensive financial picture and adapting strategies to changing market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. Her expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Shiyi earned a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a Master's degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she also dedicates time to community volunteering. Outside of work, Shiyi enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Lawrence Hoey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Hoey Consulting, a business entity established for tax purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with resources like LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Sanchez is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. Steven works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term objectives. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Steven earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. In keeping with Merrill's tradition of community involvement, Steven dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his personal interests include football, golfing, ice hockey, surfing, swimming, and volleyball.

Gavin Lee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent 15 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Arroyo Capital Partners as an owner and dedicates significant time to this support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, and supports specialized areas such as municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Aamir Lalani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, loanDepot, Smartbiz Loans, and Walter's Audi Ontario. 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.

Justin Pena is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he held positions at F&A Federal Credit Union, Hone, Victoria's Secret, and Ralph's. MassMutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

William Barney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He serves as a member of the New York Stock Exchange Panels of Hearing Board and volunteers on the NYSE's Acceptability Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Choong Kim is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Western Southern Life and New York Life. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is involved with Strategic Fortune Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and businesses on financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored 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 money managers.

Betty Ma is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a local Girl Scouts of America troop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Mingming Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., including roles at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in recommending strategies.

Lily Kam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2015. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Charles Hefferon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. He also has experience at Bank of America, where he has worked since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Willow Lau is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management division in 2022, she worked for Morgan Stanley Bank Asia Limited from 2015 to 2022. 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 a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and quantitative models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Austin Heberger Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is also a partner at Arroyo Capital Partners, a financial advisory business based in Pasadena, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced risk and outcome modeling, and supports its clients through a broad network with specialized services including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Kimberly Rico is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of The B Family Trust. 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 investors, and institutions.

Ching Yu Lam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2021, Lam worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and also served at Los Angeles City College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Sarah Boyd is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tiffney Chang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of the West and Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.