Xinqing Lai is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and have previously worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. 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.

Anthony Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association 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 tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Minjoo Lee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Lee has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services and Son & Associates, and she operates Minjoo Lee CPA, providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll services, and insurance assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Vicky Tsang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2007, respectively. 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 guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and supported by centralized operational and custody services.

Kathryn Pancoast is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 11 years with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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, leveraging research from its investment institute and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Quintero is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Marcus Leung is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential property as a landlord. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Patrick Fovel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation, Hamilton, Martell and Associates, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of BFM Wealth Management, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

David Lu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

Rima Chakraborty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of investment products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

George Chang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a structured model portfolio approach and centralized operational resources.

Jennie Hunsberger is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2017. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Ryan Beck & Co., and Ameriprise. She is also a partner at Next Step Retirement & Insurance, LLC, where she engages with clients and vendors. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and provides a range of investment programs supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Eric Slack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Capital Inc and AMG Funds LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in estate services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Jason Cooke is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Herrmann & Cooke, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a commissioner on the City of Walnut Parks Commission and is the CFO on the board of Alumni Alliance, a nonprofit supporting former foster youth. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Michael Daly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within a non-discretionary program.

Marcelo Francys Oliveira is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Sii, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Investment Advisors International, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of CDG Capital Partners LLC, an e-commerce business serving clients in Brazil. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, employing a model-based investment process that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with third-party money manager programs.

Jennifer Juday is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at JPMorgan Chase (First Republic Bank) for four years and at Silicon Valley Bank for five years. She is based in Livermore, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Carolyne Charvoz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and its affiliated entity MML Investor Services, LLC since 2020. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Torches on the Hudson, DBA Blu Pointe, from 2017 to 2020. Carolyne also holds an outside insurance sales position as a broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using proprietary software and provides educational seminars along with specialized planning for events such as divorce and estate settlement.

Vince Affinito is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Lafayette, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates a sole proprietorship involved in life insurance and annuity sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting various discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Tanner Mcmillen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Giving Tree Wealth Advisors, and The Wine Group, alongside earlier positions in education and hospitality. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.