Yesenia Partida is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and spent a year at City National Bank in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a luxury car services business in Los Angeles, handling appointment scheduling and occasional administrative tasks. 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.

Garo Barbarian is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory approach centers on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Adam Liu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sandra Holguin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Wescom Financial Services, Essex National Securities, and Valic Financial Advisors. 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.

Keith Feinberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Prudential Equity Group from 1998 to 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining in-house research and third-party analytics to support its investment strategies.

Andrej Simunac is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in El Segundo, California. He works closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, including professionals such as doctors, dentists, CPAs, attorneys, as well as executives and business owners. Andrej aims to help clients assess their readiness for financial freedom by integrating various aspects of their financial lives, including investments, wealth planning, lending, cash-flow, wealth transfer, and savings. Since beginning his career in banking and wealth management in 2006, Andrej has accumulated over fifteen years of experience. He started as a Licensed Banker at Wells Fargo before joining Merrill in 2011. After a period as a Private Banker at Wells Fargo, he returned to Merrill in 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Management from California State University Northridge and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrej is fluent in Serbo-Croatian, German, and English. Outside of his professional role, Andrej enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He engages in outdoor activities such as paddling, kayaking, running, hiking, and backpacking in the Sierras. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, he also enjoys traveling and is knowledgeable about destinations like Croatia and Mexico. Andrej donates blood as part of his community involvement.

Miles Irish is a financial advisor with Merrill in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Running2win.com, a running training log website that serves elite, collegiate, and high school cross country teams. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

David Neiman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Covina, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crowell, Weedon & Co. for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2012. He operates a business DBA named Lake Value Management. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform and technology tools.

Irene Kogan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and has worked with Financial Network Advisory Corp. since 1992. She holds the Series 63 designation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

David Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Prudential Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. 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.

Tiara Gentry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market analysis to support client goals.

Dimitri Glavas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production as a business owner. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rashaan Coleman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Coleman serves as a board member and vice chair of the Finance Committee for the Coalition for Engaged Education, a nonprofit focused on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-designed tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Arman Akhverdyan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, his background includes roles in education and retail, as well as content creation on YouTube. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Roy Payo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2019, with prior experience at Clarke Financial Group and First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Alvaro Valverde is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Bio Terra Corporation. He is associated with a power of attorney entity based in La Puente, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Janney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DB Fitzpatrick and Co. and Wolf One Farms, as well as teaching positions at The College of Idaho and Pacific Palisades High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Mark Fowler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Maria Klahejian is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Benjamin Shen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence.