Haiqing Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Chen held roles at Bank of America, Pacific Advisors, Guardian Life, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life, among others. Chen serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the US Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, where they assist with bookkeeping, event organization, and financial reporting to support the Chinese American business community. 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.

Hector Garza is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, PFG Advisors, LPL Financial, and Stanford Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, providing tailored solutions that include a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tyler Siegert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 2005 and has held roles at related firms including Bartlett Group Insurance & Financial Services. Siegert is also president of ADC Group, a business based in San Jose. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Lytle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent ten years with Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

David Chen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on understanding his clients' unique situations to develop tailored financial plans aimed at meeting their family goals. He is committed to helping clients implement strategies that address their individual needs. David's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022, a Financial Consultant at E*Trade Financial from 2020 to 2022, a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2019, and a New Client Onboarding Specialist at LPL Financial from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys camping, cars, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Richard Catipon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and quantitative models.

Meng Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of finance, he has experience in the fashion industry and involvement with travel-related ventures. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and utilizing affiliates for portfolio implementation.

Megan Forestieri is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and several capacities within Fidelity beginning in 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is notable for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in investment processes.

Martin Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding a client and their family's financial situation and priorities. He helps clients create customized wealth management strategies that are adaptable to changing needs and market conditions. Martin brings extensive expertise in financial management, risk management, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment strategy. He utilizes a range of financial instruments including private portfolio management, mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, annuities, and alternative investments. His client focus areas include education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates with clients' legal and tax advisors to develop comprehensive estate plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Martin has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the Asian Leadership Network and participates in community activities such as the CSPA @Venture Group. Martin lives in San Jose with his wife Anita and their two sons, Calin and Tyler.

Rana Toma is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Johnpaul Lonardo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, PFG Advisors, Chase Investment Services, and Wamu Investments. He also provides advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC, an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining extensive service platforms with technology tools for operational and research support.

Thuy Hoang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing tailored wealth management strategies. Since beginning her career in 2010, she has worked primarily with healthcare and technology professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Her approach focuses on a goal-based wealth management process that emphasizes accountability, service, and results, helping clients pursue objectives such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, tax minimization, retirement income, and small business strategies. Thuy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seattle University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Vietnamese and English, she offers personalized financial strategies grounded in an understanding of her clients' full financial pictures and evolving market conditions. Based in Seattle, Thuy values spending time with her wife and two sons, enjoying family travel and outdoor activities. She is involved in the community through organizations such as Helping Link and is an avid supporter of local sports teams.

Ying Fang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also associated with Wm Financial Services since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process includes systematic due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Cynthia Wemyss is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, where she has worked since 1999. She has 27 years of industry experience. Outside of Edward Jones, she is a partner in a consulting business called C A Resources. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Charles Sosa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Lifestyle Financial Services, a non-variable insurance business he started in 2008. 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 utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies, supported by technology for operational and research assistance.

Chanelle Murphy is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, based in the Mountain View location. In her role, she works with a diverse range of clients in Silicon Valley, focusing on helping them improve their financial situations. She specializes in assisting clients with retirement and investment planning, guiding them through these complex areas. Chanelle holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing golf and tennis.

Lin Sun is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Sun has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and comprehensive investment research.

Dennis Shapses is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches courses on financial strategies for successful retirement at De Anza College Community Education and San Mateo Community College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, employing research and analytics grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Malika Saumil Ajmera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including EquAlpha Investments, Axis Securities, and Arihant Capital prior to joining Fidelity. Her background also includes a position at UC Berkeley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Robert Galindo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at The Planners Network, National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise, among others. Since 2008, he has been involved with the Metropolitan Adult Education Program. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.