Agustin Chavez Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Miguel A Custodio Jr APLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Henry Van is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2017 to 2025, and spent one year at GNC (General Nutrition) from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Nicholas Graham is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles at several companies in different sectors such as Master Arts Graphics Inc. and various food service establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Christopher Lewis is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2018 and has a decade of experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his financial advisory work, he provides private baseball hitting instruction to young players during evenings and weekends. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive planning through collaborative annual engagements and offers services such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Ian Bushell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Santa Clara University, and Monte Vista High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Victoria Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brentwood, CA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations as part of its comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance offerings.

Brighton Sugimura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brighton held various positions in education and accounting-related roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Fei Liu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies.

David Solomon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. In addition to his financial advising work, he has been involved in residential real estate sales and marketing with Coldwell Banker since 2010. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Ngoc Thuy Linh Ngo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ngo held positions at Bank of America and engaged in educational roles at Evergreen Valley College and San Jose State University. Ngo has also been involved with Unidos US and Teasociety in prior years. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mitchel Cunningham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at technology firms including Oracle NetSuite, Fivetran, and Zoom Video Communications. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers tailored plans supported by comprehensive investment research and modeling.

Kimberly Glowacki is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. She is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

William Olesinski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Health IQ. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Patio at Rudy's for seven years. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving a variety of client types including registered investment companies.

Alexander Eckert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance. He has residual commission income from a long-term care and life insurance policy placed with One America in early 2018. 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Asako Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for 20 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Kimbrely Gruidl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, and she has operated as a self-employed professional since 2005. She is also a Notary Public in Livermore, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and corporate clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

William Yates is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 1984 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2004. In his role, he collaborates closely with clients to design long-term strategies tailored to help achieve their individual life goals. William holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His consultative process customizes solutions based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost considerations. He supports clients in planning for retirement, education funding, home purchases, business growth, legacy building, and philanthropic efforts. Outside of his professional duties, William serves as Chair of the BACCV.

Josephine Yap is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor involved in real estate investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that emphasize advisory roles without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Lucy Mc Guire is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at Finet Mortgage of Saratoga for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a seven-unit rental property in Sacramento, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Robert Ostenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 15 years with Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Sgc Financial & Insurance Services. He also offers retirement planning classes as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.