Christopher Kovarik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Diane Baer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 certification and previously worked at Citigroup for 34 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property in Snohomish, Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Luiz Carlos Macedo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Macedo is based in San Jose, California. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources, using research and algorithmic tools to support client recommendations.

Christina Marie Mendoza is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work experience includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as positions outside finance at Costco and Nordstrom. Mass Mutual 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 uses firm-approved software and an annual planning process to deliver written recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

John Roxas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stewart Pascoe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Matthew Prentice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, previously working at Merrill and UBS Financial Services before joining LPL Financial in 2016. 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, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jeremy Hsia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, preceded by roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as well as a period of self-employment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Hongze Chen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Metlife Securities Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Tomlinson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2018. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive retirement income strategies, addressing tax-efficient investing and navigating key retirement risks. His collaborative, detail-oriented approach supports families in preserving their wealth and working toward long-term financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Private Client Specialist, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant before his current position. Andrew holds a California insurance license. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include cars, concerts, gardening, hiking, pets, and running.

Christopher Koyama is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2018 to 2021, and served as a Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2018. Christopher holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in wealth planning and financial consulting. His professional approach centers on building transparent relationships tailored to client priorities, leveraging his team's dedication and Fidelity's network to develop customized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Christopher is engaged in family activities, parenthood, and caring for pets.

Pamela Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to assist clients in customizing their financial plans to work towards achieving their financial goals. She has been in this role since 2023. Prior to her current position, Pamela served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.

Annie Wakayama is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Simon Lui is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on high net worth individuals and their families, including their businesses, to navigate financial strategies. His expertise includes retirement planning, income distribution strategies, asset allocation, goal planning, education planning, insurance planning, company and business investments, and 401K and deferred compensation. Simon helps clients manage equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Simon holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience includes extensive work in the finance industry prior to becoming a wealth manager, which he applies to assist clients in both short-term and long-term financial planning under changing market conditions. He follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Simon enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and playing tennis.

Lev Ravkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to Cetera, he was employed at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and First Investors Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Froshman is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he has served as a lecturer at California State University - Monterey Bay for over 30 years. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, providing a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Weijie Yuan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Premier Nissan of San Jose and Next Generation Marketing Inc. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Union Bank of California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Ardeshir Toussi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Edith Lau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.