Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.

Brian Hsieh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His previous roles include operating Brian V Hsieh, Inc. and Marquez & Hsieh, LLC, both non-investment business entities. He has also been involved with local youth athletic organizations such as the Santa Teresa Little League and the Almaden Valley Youth Athletic Association. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Benelli is a CFP® professional at Stifel with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Red Tower Advisors and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. He is based in San Jose, CA. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

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® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he provides private baseball hitting instruction to young players. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

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 financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Based in Santa Clara, CA, her career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as involvement in residential real estate sales and marketing through Coldwell Banker in San Jose. He combines insurance and financial advisory services in his professional background. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of affiliated non-securities products and services.

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.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Guotai Junan Securities and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. 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 supported by research and analytics.

William Olesinski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Patio at Rudy's for seven years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, algorithmic methods, and its advisory roles with 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 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments. She also serves as a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

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.