Techen Hwang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized manager solutions team and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

John Banker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Dublin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Wenxin Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Yu has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and offers a range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Connor Merrigan is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Merrigan also worked at San Jose State University and Recreational Equipment Inc. early in his career. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Clement Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member for a charity/private foundation based in Brooklyn, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm‑approved tools, offering a broad range of investment and planning solutions.

Cody Rasmussen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jhfn Sii for five years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Rasmussen serves as a Major in the U.S. Military Reserves, performing duties as an Operations Officer for an Emergency Operations Cell. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Timothy Argyres is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Potter Street Partners LLC, First Republic Securities Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for Wolfpack Basketball NorCal, a charitable organization focused on youth basketball, where he assists with financial oversight and budgeting. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations within its eligible strategies.

Ben Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Yash Talreja is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists clients in managing their financial goals and aspirations, focusing on both asset and liability management to help preserve and grow wealth. His expertise encompasses financial and retirement planning, executive compensation, RSUs, college planning, small business strategies, corporate cash management, and tax-aware investments. Additionally, Yash supports clients interested in impact investing, helping them use their investments to promote social and environmental progress and equality while seeking competitive returns. He also guides qualified clients in selecting suitable alternative investments, including private real estate, private equity, and private credit through Merrill's platform. Prior to joining Merrill, Yash was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and has experience in the technology sector with roles at Amazon, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a master's degree in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis. He has completed non-accredited certificate programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago. Yash holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Yash is involved with professional and community organizations including Sukarma, Asian Leadership Network, IIT Bay Area Alumni Association, and the Thyroid Cancer Survivor Association. He lives in Fremont with his wife and two daughters.

David Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Thomas O'Neill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously spent 16 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he offers accident, health, long-term care, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

Christian Dominguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, TruWest, and Princor Financial Services Corporation. He is also associated with FAST TRACK FINANCIAL, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michelle Massey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the industry for more than 20 years, providing coordinated wealth management services that focus on simplifying wealth accumulation, providing protection, and developing planning strategies for future generations. Her client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. Michelle holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Phoenix. Outside of her professional role, Michelle enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, cooking, fishing, football, softball, traveling, volleyball, and yoga. She is involved in community activities and volunteers with organizations such as the North Pleasanton Rotary.

Stephen Koh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hayward, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Life since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor, preaching and pastoring in Fremont, CA. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported analyses to develop client recommendations.

Michael Devere is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

David Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Danny Pham is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Eunice Scholten is a CFP® professional with over 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2006. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, Eunice is involved as an owner and trustee of family investment trusts holding rental properties in California and Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Narges Kadirzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gurmeet Gulati is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Livermore, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.