Matthew Pencer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2018, as well as prior roles at The Mountain Winery and Pencer Instrument Care. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Gregory Lindahl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he spends part of his time providing tax consulting related to retirement and college savings through a separate tax planning business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Carl Schreiber is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he is also an actor with a sole proprietorship in the entertainment industry that remains open for residual income but is not active during market hours. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing MPG Investments, which is an active business-related venture. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning solutions across various areas, including retirement, education, risk, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

William Hansen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Campbell, CA. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Flagship Services, Inc. and Dio Deka. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Andre Barde Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at C2 Education and various other employers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ryan Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm manages around $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides services including tax-efficient strategies and access to affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in small group medical insurance and rents a room in her home. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning focused on a broad range of financial topics, with planning services delivered separately from portfolio management.

Marika Somorjai is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and previously at Woodbury Financial Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advising, she owns a retail skincare business, Marika Skin Care. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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.

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.

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.

Joseph Winslow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He worked for over 28 years at Link Allen and Associates, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Co before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of advisory services, he is involved as an insurance agent and is active with a corporate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

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.

William Hayward Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial and its affiliated entities for 12 years and at Kestra Investment Services for two years. Hayward serves as a board member for the Majors Division of Lincoln Glen Little League. 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 financial planning and asset management services, utilizing a broad network of investment adviser representatives supported by research, technology, and multiple advisory platforms.

Alty Kosherbek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. In this role, Alty partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies that align with their individual goals throughout different stages of life. His focus areas include personalized retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, and estate planning considerations. With a foundation in stock and bond markets, Alty applies his expertise to help clients gain clarity and confidence regarding their financial futures. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to guide clients through various financial decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alty has interests in comedy, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Tyler Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Citigroup. 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 advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes offerings that incorporate ESG eligibility frameworks.

Michael Aubel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He has prior work experience at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., totaling over a decade before joining Wells Fargo Clearing and later Wells Fargo Advisors. He is the owner of FSBMICHAEL INC, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm offers specialized planning in areas such as retirement, risk, and business-owner transition planning.