Frank Gomez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Citigroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside his advisory roles, he operated a small business called Frank's Corner Store from 2022 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager search, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michelle Hu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2002, including roles at First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Hu volunteers with the Shin Shin Educational Foundation and serves as trustee of the Hu Family Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Charles Elliott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Rodger Hobbs is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked for Royal Alliance from 2012 to 2023. Outside his advisory role, Hobbs operates a sole proprietorship, Von Baron Wealth Management, offering life and health insurance, and principals a tax preparation and planning service under Baron Tax Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, providing brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types either discretionary or non-discretionary.

David Foreman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at Cedar Grove Community Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Hamaguchi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and also works with Addison Avenue Investment Services in a sales support role. He is based in San Jose, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and promotes client implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Robert Diaz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at RDSquared, various insurance carriers with W&R Insurance Agencies, Waddell & Reed Inc, and Asset Conversion Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Alfred Pasaoa is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an investment-related business through Freddie Mac Investments LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and running The Maintenance Concierge Inc. for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage funds and model portfolios, employing systematic methodologies and oversight in its investment processes.

Kathryn Lindfelt is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. for the past 10 years while also associated with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Edward Dinan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for Samye, a 501(c)(3) religious organization, where he manages bookkeeping, bank accounts, taxes, and stock donations on a volunteer basis. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Samira Memic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, the Berman Skin Institute, Elco Electric Inc, San Francisco State University, and De Anza College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Rocky Yip is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Cinemark Theaters. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Fazo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee arrangement. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with custody and execution handled by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Luvien Tran serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Tran focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their comprehensive financial goals. Tran works to create flexible strategies adapted to changing market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Tran's expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tran holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tran earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California Berkeley. In addition to professional work, Tran participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations, reflecting a commitment to the communities served. Tran follows a philosophy centered on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the most important goals.

Joshua Go is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and experience spanning multiple financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and First Republic Bank. He has worked at Fidelity since 2025 and is based in Los Gatos, CA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brandon Picone serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he focuses on working with high net worth individuals and families to develop custom-tailored, tax-efficient financial strategies. His approach includes tax-efficient liquidity management, encompassing lending services through Bank of America, N.A., as well as cash flow management. Brandon's client focus areas include executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, legacy planning, and strategies for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Born and raised in San Jose, Brandon earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pepperdine University, where he also played Division 1 water polo. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of professional organizations such as CordeValle Golf Club, Pepperdine University Bay Area Alumni Chapter, Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and Silicon Valley Bar Association. Brandon maintains a passion for health and fitness, enjoying activities such as weight lifting, golfing, hiking, skiing, and more. He is married with four children and values spending time with and caring for his family. His community involvement includes participation in the Salvation Army Silicon Valley and the Valley Christian President's Business Challenge.

Jeffrey Raegen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Troop 290 Committee and Pacific Swimming, where he holds finance-related leadership positions. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, utilizing research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Linhvien Tran is a Senior Financial Advisor with nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry. She began her career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006 and focuses on working with high net worth individuals, families, senior-level executives, business owners, and corporations. Linhvien specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as women and wealth and retirement income planning. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. Linhvien is committed to delivering customized advice and guidance tailored to her clients' specific situations and goals. She works alongside Merrill's team of financial professionals and analysts to provide a comprehensive approach to financial strategy. Outside of her professional role, Linhvien enjoys spending time with her husband, Thach, and their three sons in San Jose. Her personal interests include traveling and playing volleyball. She also participates in community involvement through supporting several charitable organizations associated with Merrill Lynch.

Cheryl Farley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., and Bank of the West. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations to deliver its services.