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.

Yajing Qiu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Milpitas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

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 with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Principal Life Insurance companies. He is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Inthamala worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2016 to 2022 and has experience outside the financial industry through a role at Min Sok Chon, a Korean bar and restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs, utilizing structured planning tools and market modeling techniques.

Lauren Gray is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Alongside a team of specialists, she offers advice and guidance based on clients' goals and priorities, focusing on the investor at the center of financial strategies. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lauren utilizes a comprehensive approach that begins with defining and prioritizing financial goals across health, home, family, leisure, giving, work, and finance. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned 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 is a member of professional organizations such as CREWSV and NAWBO, and participates in community involvement with the Silicon Valley Humane Society and Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley. Outside of her professional work, Lauren enjoys biking, scuba diving, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Hugh Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2021, he worked at WealthSetter and South Bay Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are offered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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.

Joseph Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Twilite Productions from 2010 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique offerings like insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alexander Carter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. In his current role, he partners with families to collaborate on all areas of financial decision-making, focusing on developing sound investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Alexander has built experience in investment consulting and financial advising. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alexander's personal interests include golf, snowboarding, and swimming.

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.