Mimi Patterson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mildred Patubo is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Citigroup and multiple firms affiliated with Cetera. She has also been involved with the Asian Community Mental Health Board and MIAAH (Multicultural Integrated and Accessible Healthcare). Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform and supports various program structures and custodial relationships.

Eduardo Aguirre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and a seven-year tenure at Uber, where he also worked as a driver in the transportation sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Shu Ming Chu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential property in Santa Clara, California. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Xuemei Qian is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Cathay Bank and CTBC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Homa Jahanian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at IHSS and various insurance carriers, including Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 2021. 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 advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Jay Kashyap is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Jay's professional focus is on simplifying financial planning and empowering clients to protect and grow their wealth through tailored, holistic strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Jay aims to build enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and measurable success. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, family activities, football, pets, swimming, and yoga.

Christopher Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. Reyes is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Iva Kordes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Kordes holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in San Jose, CA. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeff Avancena is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in San Jose, CA. He has nine years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Willet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, California, where he has worked since 2019. He has a total of four years of industry experience, including four years at Anderson Christie, Inc. Willet serves as a school board member for Happy Valley Elementary School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models for client financial plans.

Brian Hsieh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously operated his own firm, Brian V Hsieh Inc, and was involved with Marquez & Hsieh, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served in youth sports organizations, including the Santa Teresa Little League and Almaden Valley Youth Athletic Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Bryan Benelli is a CFP® certificant with two years of industry experience currently affiliated with Stifel. His prior work includes roles at Red Tower Advisors and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. He is based in San Jose, CA. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Agustin Chavez Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Miguel A Custodio Jr APLC. 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.

Henry Van is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2017 to 2025, and spent one year at GNC (General Nutrition) from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Benjamin Aslan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a rental property business. 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. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brighton Sugimura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brighton held various positions in education and accounting-related roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Kelly Kesden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, previously employed by Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2018. Kelly is based in Los Gatos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ngoc Thuy Linh Ngo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ngo held positions at Bank of America and engaged in educational roles at Evergreen Valley College and San Jose State University. Ngo has also been involved with Unidos US and Teasociety in prior years. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.