Gohar Tumanian Balyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Merrill since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she co-operates a non-investment business with her husband focused on property management. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Chad Mortenson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Mortenson serves as CEO of Mortenson Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-centered approach using risk profiling and probabilistic modeling and supports a broad advisor network along with specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Jingwei Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. Zhang holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, W&S Brokerage Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Based in San Marino, CA, Zhang has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Maria San Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Liberty Mutual and Jane Lee State Farm Insurance. 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 strategies designed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yooni Chang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Mamie Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Cantella & Co., and Raymond James & Associates before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Phillip Lehman is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Advanced Energy Solutions, as well as experience at the University of Arizona. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tiffany Wenzel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and US Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, she operated a beauty business, T Wenzel Beauty, LLC, from 2018 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria, serving clients who retain final decision-making authority.

Gerald Minter is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities in various capacities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in a community role acting as Santa Claus at Montrose Shopping Park. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts nationwide. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Douglas Norman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, California, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. He is also commissioned in fixed insurance and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Angelica Estrada is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shujuan Yan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and four years at Ameriprise. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joon Kim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2022 and was previously with TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2012 to 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative-investment process.

Yuran Liu is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Liu worked at Bank of America and Cathay Bank. Outside of advisory work, Liu serves as a California Notary Public. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at Payden & Rygel and two years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. Lee serves on the board of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, a nonprofit organization that supports higher education initiatives. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Arthur Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Ryan O'Keefe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010 and is also involved in hospitality operations through a catering and event support role outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Gustavo Rivera is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Rivera has also served on the University Heights Middle School Site Council and played in the Moreno Valley Community Band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Robert Baraga is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Christopher Consolo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendora, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JM Frederich Group, Inc., where he manages an Ameriprise business, and he has provided funding for a retail venture involving sports jerseys. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with substantial investable assets. Its approach includes tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by algorithmic tools and comprehensive planning strategies, delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in collaboration with client advisors.