Dimitar Kotov is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Thao Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She focuses on assisting clients in utilizing Fidelity's resources to pursue their financial goals. Thao emphasizes sharing knowledge and aims to empower clients to confidently manage the complexities of their financial situations. Thao's experience at Fidelity Investments includes previous positions as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.

Niki Canotas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Mike & Niki's Honey Company, a small home-based business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diverse portfolios and research.

Yvonne Tran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes seven years at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by established investment tools.

Drake Kelly is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining MassMutual, he worked at XILO and Optyo, and has experience with various fitness and service-oriented roles. He has also served in the Army National Guard. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using firm-approved software and provides specialized programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Bao Dinh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Albert Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morgan Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with support from in-house and third-party research.

Hannah Han is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Rodolfo Estrada Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Tze Hng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022, Tze worked at Wells Fargo and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Cynthia Lloyd is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. She has held positions at Fidelity Investments and Fisher Investments, and previously worked in senior living and education. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally works as a concierge at a senior living facility in Texas. 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 manage a range of portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.

Volter Davoudi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Davoudi also owns Davoudi Wealth Management, Inc., a business related to investment activities operating in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Gregory Yuen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following seven years at Cuso Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Sukhminder Madtha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for Credit Suisse for three years and spent five years as a homemaker. He holds the Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a diverse client base and is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Samuel Cannon is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held advisory roles at JY WealthCare, Johanson & Yau, Avantax, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is involved in financial planning and wealth management through JY WealthCare, LLC and provides financial advisory services within Johanson & Yau, an accounting firm with a wealth management division. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Shanelle Winters is a financial advisor at Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry, including 23 years at Wells Fargo Bank and more recent positions at Bank of America and Merrill. 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.

Michael Toy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services, Securities America, Inc., and LPL Financial. His practice includes operating under the DBA Toy Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and program options.

Hanh La is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Hanh has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Kaiser Permanente prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jami Rhoads is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shawn Liu is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. In this role, he leads a team focused on delivering a disciplined and relationship-driven financial planning approach. His work centers on understanding family values, long-term goals, and the complexities associated with significant wealth to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Shawn's professional experience includes roles as a Wealth Advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025-2026, and Vice President, Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. from 2020 to 2025. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Planner at Lincoln Financial Advisors between 2014 and 2020 and started his career as a Para-Planner at Lincoln Financial Advisors in 2013-2014. He holds insurance licenses in both Arkansas and California. Outside his professional pursuits, Shawn has interests that include cooking and baking, fitness, golf, parenthood, reading, and traveling.