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.

Mimi Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. 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.

Mildred Patubo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at CitiGroup, Wells Fargo, Merrill, and various other financial firms. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Sophey Tiet is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Based in San Jose, CA, her background includes extensive experience with insurance and securities through prior roles at Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Eduardo Aguirre is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo and a seven-year tenure at Uber. Outside of his advisory role, he drives for Uber as a part-time activity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Shu Ming Chu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential property in Santa Clara, California. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Irma Quinones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Her prior career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life, spanning nearly two decades. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Xuemei Qian is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Cathay Bank and CTBC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Homa Jahanian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at IHSS and Waddell & Reed, Inc. among other roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research-driven tools and a broad spectrum of investment options.

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.

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Edgardo Bruzzone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with additional experience at Securian Financial Services, SGC Financial and Insurance Services, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Waddell & Reed, and Bank of America. Bruzzone is based in San Jose, CA. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Jay Kashyap is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Jay's professional focus is on simplifying financial planning and empowering clients to protect and grow their wealth through tailored, holistic strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Jay aims to build enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and measurable success. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, family activities, football, pets, swimming, and yoga.

Christopher Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. Reyes is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Iva Kordes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation support from affiliated wealth management entities.

Jeff Avancena is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in San Jose, CA. He has nine years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.