Mina Luke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals, families, and professionals, particularly in the technology sector, to help them develop personalized financial strategies. Mina emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management that goes beyond investment advice, aiming to understand her clients' unique circumstances, goals, and values. Her expertise includes guiding clients through retirement planning, business management, stock-based compensation, and wealth transfer strategies. By establishing one-on-one relationships, she collaborates with clients to craft financial plans focused not only on wealth accumulation and preservation but also on aligning with what matters most to them. Mina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. Outside of her professional role, she has interests in chess, gymnastics, music, reading, running, soccer, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Raymond Carlisle is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Birch Lakes Owners Association, overseeing common areas for commercial office properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Peabody is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and was previously with Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Peabody also serves as a broker for fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jessica Chan is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is a part-time instructor teaching personal financial planning courses at UC Berkeley Extension. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses technology-based analysis tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Denise Freedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Cook II is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and involvement with the Hammer Museum and Linnie Porter Realty Services LLC. He has also worked in educational settings including the University of California Los Angeles and Chabot College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Faizan Bilal Habib is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several banks in the Middle East. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Xiao Zhou is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Zhou has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lou Chien Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Citigroup, Thrivent Investment Management, and United Air Lines over a seventeen-year period. Huang is based in San Ramon, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes broader capabilities such as derivatives and commodities advisory.

Rodolfo Ornelas Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Kenneth Lemas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years and has been involved with the Dublin Unified School District as a wrestling coach since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, utilizing a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Pei Gu is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, Pei worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Outside of financial advising, Pei is involved in managing a rental property. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing a range of services including specialized event-driven planning programs.

Andrew Yadegar is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A., as well as diverse roles in the automotive and transportation sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Benson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his financial advisory role, Benson occasionally presides and preaches at Christian Church services and holds a Master of Divinity degree. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Ranjeev Hira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client goals.

Kurt Miyamura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Associated Securities Corp., and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Patrick Van Hien is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President since 2022. With over 12 years of experience, Patrick works with clients to co-create comprehensive financial plans that incorporate tax-efficient investing, estate planning considerations, capital preservation, and income generation. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and leveraging both his experience and Fidelity's resources to assist each individual. Patrick holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in food and traveling.

James Deboer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc. Deboer also prepares individual income tax returns through a separate business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process that includes portfolio optimization and third-party money manager programs.

Gia Luu Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Phan worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Additionally, Phan has been affiliated with Mission College since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Chun Kit Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.