Karlo Tajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2024 and has held prior positions at Bank of America and various other organizations. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yun Hao is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients with customized financial strategies designed to meet their individual objectives. She provides investment guidance, risk management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Yun manages discretionary investment strategies and collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and goals in order to offer tailored financial recommendations. Yun's professional experience includes extensive work in investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate planning, and credit and lending services through Bank of America. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Harbin Engineering University. In addition to her professional work, Yun is involved in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits®/Financial Education, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and PSILY Foundation, and the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. She is bilingual in English and Chinese.

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

James Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Alps Distributors, PRIMECAP Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a variety of investment approaches and operational tools.

Saba Jahanian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Jahanian has also been affiliated with Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sonia Yearian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in financial services since 1988, initially serving as a Vice President and International Trust Officer in Private Client Services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2005, Sonia has held various roles including International Financial Advisor, Assistant Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Bank Team Financial Advisor before assuming her current position. Sonia’s expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, as well as individual and corporate investment strategy. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Sonia earned her High School Diploma/GED from Pima Community College. Residing in Tucson with her husband and two children, Sonia prioritizes giving back to the community through involvement with local schools, charities, and communities. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Ellen Yee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Mark A Shuster, Hub International, and Shuster Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory duties, she is the managing partner of Flying Stars Omnimedia, LLC, involved in screenwriting and producing. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Rishab Kamat is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include a position at Tellaro Capital Partners and periods as a student and unemployed before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Daniel Howard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked for 14 years with the California Highway Patrol. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a short-term rental property through a separate business entity. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of firm-offered programs and third-party solutions.

Joseph Gitto is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, and operating his own consulting firm, JCG Consulting Corp. Additionally, he teaches adult financial literacy classes at the Burbank Adult School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Vartges Markarian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Ascent Capital Management, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Hania Taduran is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services, she was involved with Better U for two years. She has a background as a full-time college student from 2020 to 2024. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools.

Wai Shing Stephen Law is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has recently transitioned into the financial services industry, having started his career with Bank of America in 2024 and joining Merrill in 2026. Prior to his finance career, he was involved in a design and decoration business for five years. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Pettibone is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Since joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2019, he has focused on client relationship services and coaching clients through the complexities and opportunities associated with their wealth. Austin assists clients in areas including liquidity and asset management, tax minimization strategies, structured and customized credit, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. He plays a key role in the Sports & Entertainment division alongside Evan Rothstein, leveraging his background to support clients from the sports and entertainment sectors. Austin attended the University of California Santa Barbara before being selected by the Texas Rangers in the Major League Baseball draft. After six seasons as a professional athlete, he transitioned into the financial services industry. His experience in professional sports informs his understanding of the unique financial needs and demands of athletes. Austin holds professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Sports & Entertainment (SE), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Originally from Orange County, Austin now resides in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends.

Kyle Colburn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Franklin Distributors, LLC and Western Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through its regulatory registrations.

Petra Frisina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a game show contestant with her family. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through a network of more than 4,000 advisors.

Robert Brock is a financial professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the financial officer for Warm and Loving Ministries, a counseling and training center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party investment strategies and program options suited to various client needs.

Madeleine Antekelian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2001. In addition to her advisory work, she is a partner at MTE Partners, a business involved in household goods and textiles. UBS Financial Services 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 and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Eddie Richard is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His professional background includes roles at BLAZR Inc and Hyatt Corporation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutions, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joann Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of an e-commerce family business, K & J Essentials LLC, involved in Amazon online selling with minimal day-to-day involvement. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria, with certain services provided by affiliated entities.