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.

Yadira Luna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop tailored financial plans that emphasize tax-efficient investing. She utilizes Fidelity's extensive resources alongside her experience to co-create personalized financial roadmaps aimed at supporting her clients' families' financial well-being and long-term goals. Yadira has over 15 years of experience in banking and investments, having held various roles including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and Client Relationship Associate at American Century Investments. Her background also includes positions in sales, service management, and accounting within the financial sector. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Yadira enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach and lake, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Laura Ferguson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011 and previously at Valic Financial Advisors. She is also a signer for Accessibility Connection, a family business specializing in home remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

Justin Evans serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he leads a team of associates focused on delivering financial planning services to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Justin held the position of Executive Director and Market Director at J.P. Morgan from 2018 to 2022. He maintains a California Insurance License.

Calvin Watt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, California, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a variety of investment and financial products.

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.

Vikram Kohli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Jitendra Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jitendra has completed a Non Accredited Certificate Program from UC Santa Cruz in Personal Financial Planning.

Paritosh Rajora is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Colleen Harris is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Atop Inthamala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, following five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including 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 planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lauren Gray is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with a team of specialists to provide goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and business owners. Lauren focuses on delivering customized advice and disciplined investment strategies while maintaining long-lasting client relationships. Her expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Lauren holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She earned her bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. Lauren is a member of professional organizations such as CREWSV and NAWBO. She dedicates time to community involvement through the Silicon Valley Humane Society and Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley. In her personal time, she enjoys biking, scuba diving, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Hugh Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was with WealthSetter and South Bay Advisors from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG framework and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nick Simon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he serves as an advocate for clients to ensure their financial plans are personalized to support their individual goals. Prior to his current position, Nick worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, and briefly as a Relationship Manager at the same firm in 2022. He also has experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Nick holds a California Insurance License.