Qi Zhang is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Qi worked at NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life, and previously spent six years at Guosen Securities. Qi co-owns a non-operational financial services business with her husband. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored solutions and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Tammy Tang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union for twelve years and operated a hair salon for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal care support as an employee/contractor at an assisted living facility. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives capabilities.

Yashvi Shah is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

David Knudsen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Based in San Jose, CA, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley platform. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm‑approved tools without giving individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Jason Moyers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in San Jose, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Albert Aeed II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of finance, he works as a stand-up comedian. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Joanne Mungall is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 15 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and several years at Transamerica Financial Advisors and other firms. She is involved in administrative duties for Willow Glen Tax Services outside of her advisory role. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives employing various strategies and operational tools.

Jefferson Bustarde is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at UBS following ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He has a combined 17 years in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Kevin Lang is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Campbell, CA, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Lang is a co-owner of MaiTai Eden Properties LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Agius is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Cue Financial Group, among other firms. Agius also serves as an advisor at Provident Credit Union. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Spiridon Kabitsis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Belmont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services for legal documents related to Greece through his business Law-Tax in Greece Consulting Inc. and is involved in coaching other Ameriprise advisors. He is also co-owner of a hair salon operated by his wife. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Chien Zhao is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, where they have been employed since 2021. They have over ten years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to their current role, Zhao worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Edge, Bank of America in 2021, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in their career, Zhao served as an Office Manager at Farmer's Insurance from 2014 to 2018. Zhao holds a California Insurance License. Growing up in a family involved in the financial industry, Zhao emphasizes the importance of foundational planning as a critical step toward goal-focused investing. Their professional focus is on helping clients craft and execute tailored financial plans to work toward achieving their individual financial objectives.

Alexander Keeno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Bank and Santa Clara University. 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 ongoing retirement-income planning advice based on a written Recommendation Report, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Drier is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, with prior experience at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of rental property and has previously been involved as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Justin Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years and has been employed at Castlewood Country Club since 2004. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Luke Maura is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, The Benchmark Company, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Nick Pagonis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC for four years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose. 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 integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment selection and consulting services.

Farzad Raufi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on understanding each client's unique financial situation to provide customized guidance and planning support. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Farzad worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Farzad has interests in art, family activities, food, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Joseph Runyan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

William Lloyd is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since joining the firm in 2007. He began his financial advisory career in 1997 with Prudential Securities. He works alongside partners focusing on assisting individuals and families in managing their financial lives, with services including investing, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, insurance, annuities, and financing solutions through Bank of America, N.A. William holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of San Francisco. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation after completing its educational component through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Before his career in wealth management, William worked in the golf industry as an instructor and retail manager for nearly a decade. He is a native of San Jose, California, and enjoys baseball, basketball, golfing, photography, and spending time with his family.