Michael Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. since 2012 and also has over a decade of experience with Bank of America. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Conor Harty is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held prior positions at LookLook, Newell Brands, and Emory University. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory affiliations.

Nathaniel Garcia is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, with prior roles at Regions Bank and Fidelity National Financial Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios using a systematic approach across various asset classes.

Edward Madden is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1989 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Madden also acts as an insurance agent broker for individuals and small businesses in the San Jose, CA area. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Sonal Tiwari is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on assisting clients with comprehensive planning by understanding their unique situations and goals. Prior to this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026, a Client Service Associate at UBS from 2024 to 2025, and a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Multi Unit Team Leader at H&R Block in 2020. Sonal holds a California Insurance License, which supports her expertise in providing financial planning and insurance solutions. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with her family, listening to music, reading, and traveling.

Roderick Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and JPMorgan Securities. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Adeline Bellot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also provides investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Joycelyn Tran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, she worked at LPL Enterprise and Pruco Securities LLC, and has experience with The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Amy Mallo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 1 year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2001, totaling 25 years at the firm. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of a fiduciary trust. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dylan Crist is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2014 as part of the RHR Group. He specializes in Goals Based Wealth Management, focusing on helping a select group of individuals manage their financial lives through personalized strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dylan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Menlo College, where he attended on a soccer scholarship. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A Bay Area native, Dylan maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys professional sports, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, running, soccer, surfing, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Syed Rizvi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has a longstanding association with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Aubrey Tarpley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Tarpley serves as a California Advisory Board member of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit supporting individuals affected by concussions and CTE. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Eugene Mendoza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza manages a rental property in Sacramento, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kevin Ma is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans by leveraging Fidelity's holistic strategies and offerings. He focuses on understanding clients' short and long term goals to provide personalized financial guidance. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Kevin worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to advise clients on insurance-related financial matters. Outside of his professional role, Kevin has interests in cooking, baking, and running.

Geetanjali Joshi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. She has accumulated over 19 years of experience in financial and wealth planning, including roles as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024 and as a Wealth Advisor at Auric from 2005 to 2017. Early in her career, she was an Officer at Alpic Finance Ltd between 1995 and 1999. Geetanjali is licensed in insurance in California. Throughout her career, she has emphasized providing sound and trustworthy guidance to her clients, leveraging the resources of her firm to support their financial journeys. Outside of her professional work, Geetanjali is interested in art, family activities, social events with friends, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

Amir Ghassemzadeh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities and six years at JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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 aligned with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Charley La Ragione is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he held roles at Uber, DoorDash, Bay Club, San Diego State University, and Los Gatos High School. He is also involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in delivering its services.

Harpreet Dehar is a Series 66-registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. He has experience in the financial industry dating back to 2014, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank, First Republic Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Dehar is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a broad range of banking products and services alongside his advisory work. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and supports a range of eligible investment strategies, including those with ESG considerations.

Chandra Foster is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. 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 provides both non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jeremy Belnas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. His prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and Banc of America Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using proprietary tools and market modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.