James Park is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Rachelle Ruiz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Joseph Samuels is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, Joseph specializes in working with clients to determine their long-term financial goals and implement comprehensive financial management strategies. His areas of expertise include asset management, liability strategies, education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients' other advisors to support the development of their estate plans. Joseph has been in the financial services industry since 1990, with over two decades of experience at Merrill Lynch. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph volunteers as a piano entertainer at local senior centers and is an avid jazz pianist. He is also committed to community involvement as part of Merrill's tradition of service.

Neil Menzies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves as a board member for The Meg Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ruoyun Liang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2021, Liang worked at Trumpet Behavioral Health and held roles at Sky Resource Trading Co. LTD. and Aldo Shoes. Liang’s background also includes five years at The University of British Columbia. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, providing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and due diligence on alternative investments.

Alexander Chin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including DCN Wealth Management and Sorrento Pacific Financial. Outside of finance, he is a professional golfer involved in coaching and fitness. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

William Michaelsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Qingyin You is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020, Qingyin worked at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities from 2013 to 2020. Outside of advising, Qingyin provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Long Lee Lam is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Paul Borbon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo and Patelco Credit Union. He is also involved in Patelco Financial Solutions, a business related to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Kevin Huynh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cyrus Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Merrill since 2007, with a brief tenure at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in 2017. 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.

Joseph Abad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in San Mateo, California. 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.

Vic Leung is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Priscilla Fung is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. She previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, serving as Vice President-Private Client Advisor from 2024 to 2025 and Assistant Vice President-Private Client Banker from 2020 to 2024. Her career has focused on private client financial services, providing tailored financial advice. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and insurance matters. Priscilla emphasizes a collaborative and transparent approach, aiming to help clients make confident decisions about their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Priscilla enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, engaging with friends in social events, practicing Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

Bridgette Chang is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She is focused on helping clients strive for their financial goals through her professional process, beliefs, and values. Her experience in the financial industry includes roles such as Relationship Banker and Associate Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Bridgette holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Bridgette has personal interests in fitness and photography.

Casey Kehr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Cal State University East Bay, elfinSupport, Cal State University Chico, Lamorinda Pizza, and San Ramon Valley High School. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining accounts within Ameriprise.

Edward Sickel IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gabriel De Oliveira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent five years employed at Starbucks and the University of California, Davis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory services.

Daniel Kertz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he held positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative III, and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021. In his current role, Daniel partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps them build customized financial plans. Daniel holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of forming strong relationships with clients and their families, maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Daniel has personal interests in biking, cars, football, movies, and music.