Mark Bernard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2009, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches as an instructor at the College of San Mateo. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Melinda Orozco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. before joining LPL Financial. Orozco is involved with Bay Area Financial Wellness, a business related to her LPL activities. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Anton is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., Foothill Securities, Inc., and Good and Associates Insurance Services. In addition to his advisory work, he manages and prepares income taxes for businesses and individuals through his own tax services firm. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through its extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that may include a variety of investment types.

Rachel Wagner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She has held roles at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors from 2007 to 2010. Wagner holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Jia Hui Wei is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Alice Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Jeffrey Taggart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and scenario modeling, offering services directly or through corporate agreements.

Estevan Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Michael Byrne, Peter Heizer, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Frito Lay Inc. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes using a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Afton Weaver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 in various roles, including Susquehanna Wealth Management. Weaver also has experience with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Patrick Lynch is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutions, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Julian Burke is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018. Prior to that, he was affiliated with the California Institute of Integral Studies for four years. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm’s investment decisions are centralized with a committee that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios, employing tax-aware strategies and various risk management techniques.

Rosalinda Tran is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Tran serves on the board of The Women’s Building, a nonprofit focused on supporting a diverse community of women in San Francisco. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Emmanuel Huereca is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003, with a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions offered by its affiliated companies.

Nickalus Ketcham is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc., Financial West Group, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He operates Ketcham Capital, an affiliated business related to his advisory practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Sherwin Lau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing approved tools and modeling techniques.

Cristina Triantos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in selling personal clothing items on Poshmark. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Petrick is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 1998. Petrick also serves as trustee for the Florence E Hardwick Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Peter Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 40 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the City of Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Department. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Mikael Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. Lee is also the owner of a boba tea shop, Lee's Teahouse Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and serves a range of client types, including high-net-worth individuals.

Fochson Fung is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 19 years of industry experience. Fung has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. Outside of advisory work, Fung is an independent insurance agent and is involved in sales and marketing activities for a non-investment business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple platforms with both proprietary and third-party model options.