Nicola Boone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. Boone holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She serves as an Investment Committee member for El Camino Hospital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due diligence framework.

Robert Adams Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is a co-founder of Project Transcend, a software-as-a-service social media platform focused on privacy and authentic storytelling. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Sicong Kang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

David Amann is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Redwood City, CA since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Wang is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Resident Director with expertise in building long-term relationships with families, helping them steward their resources and accomplish their financial goals. Since 2010, he has provided financial advice and wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). The CPWA certification is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with organizations in the community. Outside of work, Brian enjoys cooking, gardening, running, and tennis. He is fluent in Chinese and English.

Michael Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Hack Family Orchard, an agricultural business in Los Gatos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Lucas Sotto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and multiple positions at Chapman University, alongside entrepreneurial experience at Hanano Ramen and Tpumps. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from an investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Julia Li is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a trust-related business activity based in Cupertino. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Donovan Kerr is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with the Levin Johnston Team at Marcus & Millichap and was involved in catering and event services at Domenico Winery Catering & Events. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peter Bergquist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Dimitar Kotov is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Xinqing Lai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Union City, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and BMO Harris Bank in 2025, Lai worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA for nine years. Outside of advisory work, Lai has involvement in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management and research-supported model portfolios.

Thao Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She focuses on assisting clients in utilizing Fidelity's resources to pursue their financial goals. Thao emphasizes sharing knowledge and aims to empower clients to confidently manage the complexities of their financial situations. Thao's experience at Fidelity Investments includes previous positions as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.

Niki Canotas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Mike & Niki's Honey Company, a small home-based business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diverse portfolios and research.

Yvonne Tran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes seven years at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by established investment tools.

Drake Kelly is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining MassMutual, he worked at XILO and Optyo, and has experience with various fitness and service-oriented roles. He has also served in the Army National Guard. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using firm-approved software and provides specialized programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Bao Dinh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Floriberta Sario Perez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Good Sports Inc. and Altimeter Capital. She has also been involved in academic and student success initiatives at San Jose State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by a structured planning process and firm-approved tools.

Jason Swanson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Palfish, Fun Language International (Bangkok) Ltd, and Entree Express, LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a driver for Uber Technologies, Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad investable universe. The firm engages in discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including oversight of sub-advisers and application of algorithmic portfolio construction methods.

Linda Ma is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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.