Christopher Patten is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at SESLOC Credit Union, Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc., and various positions related to education and outdoor activities. 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 recommendations and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Paulina Wong is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in San Bruno, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of finance, she has experience working with Corepower Yoga for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Weina Hou is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Cetera, and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

King Tong Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, as well as in non-financial roles at My Wireless and Fillmore Karaoke. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Tommy Sajutie is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Abrams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Oberle is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and In-N-Out Burger before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers algorithmic portfolio construction supported by AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Marc Kriessmann is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. and is involved in managing fixed annuity products primarily for public employees and nonprofit organizations through Ben Yohanan Annuity & Insurance Agency, Inc. Additionally, he serves as Managing Director at Hatch Retirement Advisors, focusing on retirement-related planning and coordination of life transitional events for retirees and their families. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes various advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to provide integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jong Hyun Kim is a Series 66 registered advisor with Charles Schwab, based in San Mateo, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at West Valley Community Services, YMCA of Silicon Valley, Downtown College Prep, and Berryessa Union School District. Kim has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

Ahmad Hojatnia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond Young CPA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Dong Choi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including six years at the current firm. Outside of his advisory role, Choi serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Monsoon Education Youth Project and is a member of Endless Knot, both nonprofit organizations based in Globe, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-based recommendation reports combining modeling, tax strategies, and asset management, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Max Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, implements tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics.

Miten Bhatia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tri Counties Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He is also Vice President at Tri Counties Advisors, a financial support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports a large advisor network with advanced analytical tools and specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

Selina Soo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president on the board of directors for the Asian Women Resources Center. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Xiuqi Jiang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Jiang has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015 and is also involved as an owner and partner in a family real estate investment business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its advisory services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Ting is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client’s individual goals. By drawing on insights from Merrill and leveraging the banking and lending services of Bank of America, he aims to provide flexible wealth management solutions responsive to changing market conditions. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He communicates with clients in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese). Committed to community involvement, Michael participates in local volunteer organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community service.

Leonidas (Leo) Maheras is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He operates in San Mateo, CA, and has prior experience running Maheras Wealth Management, which focuses on fixed annuities, life insurance, term insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Lowenstein is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Mateo, CA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and DoorDash for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he performs as a DJ at bars and events in the San Francisco area. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a range of investment products and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Musetta Li is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior work includes roles at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory work, she has been self-employed managing rental property since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Kalvin Sid is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to this, he spent 17 years with Next Financial Group Inc. He operates Sid Financial Services, a business related to his LPL advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and external sources.