Ian Mc Collam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Group AG, Swenson Builders Inc., Golden State Activewear, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s advisory network employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Gamboa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed musician in a band. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, integrating proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ismael Macias is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Charles Schwab and has previous experience at JPMorgan Chase, Portola Hotel & Spa, and Best Buy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and a formal alternative-investment process.

Gregory Kosal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mountain View, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua Denton is a Financial Consultant with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently focuses on retirement planning, investment planning, tax-efficient investing, retirement income strategies, and comprehensive financial planning. His approach aims to simplify financial planning and provide actionable strategies for individuals and families. Throughout his career, Joshua has held leadership roles at Wells Fargo, including Senior Branch Premier Banker from 2019 to 2024 and Senior Branch Leader from 2014 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Joshua engages in family activities, football, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Mary Lai is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as trustee for a family trust overseeing several rental properties. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and conducts due diligence on alternative investments through its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Gregory Meyerott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMC Bank NA, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Redwood Park Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and operates both brokerage and advisory platforms.

Molly Newborn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor in editing and is also involved in portrait modeling. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Curtis serves as a board member and director of The Sobrato Foundation in Mountain View, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a broad range of investment services, including both retail and institutional offerings.

Patrick Burke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2024 and prior experience in academic settings at Santa Clara University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Chychykaila is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience collaborating with high-net-worth clients to develop comprehensive wealth strategies that align with their individual goals and evolving needs. Prior to his current role, Alexander was a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2009. Alexander graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2007 and holds a California Insurance License. Originally from Belarus, he brings a global perspective to his financial consulting practice. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys outdoor adventures, photography, skiing, table tennis, tennis, and yoga.

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.

Kin Chin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Jane Loo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior background includes roles at Genentech and teaching positions at several educational institutions, including Smith College and Saratoga High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

Joshika Kumari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, California Bank and Trust, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and Starbucks Coffee Company. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

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.

Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.