Ashveen Goundar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has held positions at Jack in the Box and Nations Hamburger. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Tanvi Devarakonda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background that includes education roles and university studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of advisory programs without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Josiah Kwok is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. His prior work includes roles at Freeman College of Management and Target Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates a range of investment strategies including ESG considerations.

James Yeo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sunrun and Robert Yeo Consulting. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and relies mainly on model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Cliff Ahn is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and several other firms. He was previously the owner of a personal and professional coaching business, Context Switch LLC, which he is in the process of closing. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brandon Vargas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Chase Bank, as well as various positions at San Jose State University and other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Xi Zou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes two years at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Hayward, California. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party databases to guide its investment approach.

Ting Ngan is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 15 years of experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Ting spent one year at Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective Wealth Advisor program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Dongyong Zhou is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase Bank, CUSO Financial Services, and Powell Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he manages two rental properties. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Steven Hansen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's individual goals, utilizing insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions while aiming to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, he follows the Merrill tradition of volunteering with local organizations.

Savada Kong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a dog vlog channel where she edits and posts videos featuring her dog. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sean Layton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing in-depth, individualized financial advice aimed at helping clients make informed investment decisions. His focus areas include executive compensation, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sean is committed to acting with honesty and integrity, delivering premier customer service and extensive financial resources to assist clients in reaching their personal and financial goals. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a double concentration in marketing and entrepreneurship from California State University, Monterey Bay. During his time at CSUMB, he was recognized as a business leader and received the school’s capstone award. Prior to his current role, Sean worked at BuildingWise, LLC, where he provided customized green building solutions with a focus on LEED-EB certifications in the San Francisco Bay area. He applies a sustainable and renewable approach to his wealth management practice. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities including rock climbing and golfing. He embraces the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Sean holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Philip Moffatt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas Methodist Foundation, National United Bank, and Southwestern University. 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 and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Erick Milanco is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and also worked at Raymond Handling Concepts Corp from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Milanco owns Prime Lift Tires, LLC, a forklift repair and service business, and works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and DoorDash. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model‑delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and execution services delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Eric Stryker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Yan Chyrle Maxilum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets based in San Jose, CA, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment goals.

Zhongguang Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Cindy Shi is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has over 20 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, Shi operates a tax preparation business as a CPA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to a range of platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Szufan Su is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic, Citigroup/Citibank, and Heartland/Global Payments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

Jacob Whitaker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, THE Financial Services NETWORK, and Whitaker & Associates. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.