David Cruz Castellanos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2015, with a brief period outside the industry from 2017 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Herminia Ojeda is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a personal individual 401(k) through a pass-through entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Ajay Kirpekar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saratoga, California, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Principal Financial, University of California, Northrop Grumman, and RiversideRE. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management. He is based in Los Gatos, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.

Sang Hyun Kim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his work history includes roles at Microsoft, Robert Half, CBRE, and several restaurant positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Genesis Renteria is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies designed to pursue their financial goals. She provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. With expertise in general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs, Genesis takes the time to understand what matters most to her clients. She focuses on developing tailored strategies by uncovering the priorities and goals of individuals and families. Genesis holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University of Dominguez Hills. She also maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Ruby Lin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and RBC Capital Markets. Lin is the owner of a personal charity LLC that makes donations primarily to organizations in Taiwan and other developing countries. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Chiapei Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. Lin holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Avantax and 1st Global firms before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to financial advising, Lin is involved as a referring advisor for JY WealthCare, LLC, which provides financial services linked to his longstanding CPA firm, Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through various program platforms, featuring both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Carrie Scaletta is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes two prior tenures at UBS and three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she plans travel for friends and family through a travel agency venture focused on theme parks, cruises, and hotels. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory solutions. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering proprietary research and a diverse platform of financial products.

Salma Rasheed is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. She has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor and Investment Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007 to 2016. Throughout her career, she has assisted clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining personalized financial plans, even in challenging market conditions. Salma holds a California Insurance License and focuses on wealth planning, helping clients work toward their financial goals. She leverages the resources and platforms available at Fidelity to support her clients' financial objectives.

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 at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2008 and previously spent 11 years with Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is a self-employed musician who performs with a band. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a variety of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Ismael Macias is a CFP® and Series 66 certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase and in hospitality management. 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Radesic is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with several entities within the Raymond James network since 2021 and previously with Unionbanc Investment Services. Outside his advisory role, he serves as an officer in a support company, WAMG & Co Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs while supporting specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

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.

Brandon Loza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Sageview Advisory Group, Futu Inc, Uber, and E*TRADE. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Chad Parker is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides written, research-driven Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, delivered through a centralized consulting team in collaboration with client advisors.

Nicholas Hoodecheck is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Thomson Reuters, KMG Consultants Inc, and Minnesota Vikings LLC. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a centralized operational model with extensive resources for alternative investments and cash management.

Alwa Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2012 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a music production and distribution business called 88 Over Everything. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Molly Newborn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor in editing and also engages in portrait modeling. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.