David Cruz Castellanos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2015, with a brief employment gap from 2017 to 2018. Based in San Jose, CA, he currently serves clients through J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Herminia Ojeda is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a personal individual 401(k) through a pass-through entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Ajay Kirpekar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saratoga, California, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Principal Financial, University of California, Northrop Grumman, and RiversideRE. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Todd Duncan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, Wells Fargo, and Enterprise Trust and Investment Company. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kiff Chui is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Comerica Bank, East West Bank, UnionBanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zhou Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Haotian Xie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was affiliated with Plug and Play Tech Center and held roles associated with Hult International Business School, Columbia University, and the University of California, San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services through a large network of financial advisors.

Sang Hyun Kim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his work history includes roles at Microsoft, Robert Half, CBRE, and several restaurant positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Salvador Cervantes Esquivel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Premier Security Solutions, and World Financial Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. 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 in its investment menus.

Genesis Renteria is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies designed to pursue their financial goals. She provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. With expertise in general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs, Genesis takes the time to understand what matters most to her clients. She focuses on developing tailored strategies by uncovering the priorities and goals of individuals and families. Genesis holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University of Dominguez Hills. She also maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Ruby Lin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and RBC Capital Markets. Lin is the owner of a personal charity LLC that makes donations primarily to organizations in Taiwan and other developing countries. 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 multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Chiapei Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Lin worked with Avantax Insurance and Investment Services from 2019 to 2025 and at 1st Global Capital Corp from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advising, Lin is a member of an LLC that manages rental real estate housing his CPA firm and related entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Harsh Pradhan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2006. He has over 19 years of experience at Fidelity, focusing on serving clients by leveraging the company's resources to develop and implement wealth planning strategies. Prior to his current role, Harsh worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc from 1998 to 2000 and at Dean Witter Reynolds Inc from 1995 to 1998. Harsh holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and wealth management. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their priorities and advocate effectively on their behalf. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Harsh enjoys family activities, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Carrie Scaletta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has held positions at UBS since 2019 and worked previously with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she plans travel for family and friends through a personal travel agency venture focusing on theme parks, cruises, and hotels. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Yue Carol Liao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a family rental property in Dublin, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Bhavin Mehta is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2017 to 2024, and held positions at LPL Financial and Kestra Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Mehta serves as an officer and board member of Omkar Rocklin Inc., a motel property business, and is involved with an HOA board and a software consulting firm operated by his wife. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Salma Rasheed is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. She has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor and Investment Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007 to 2016. Throughout her career, she has assisted clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining personalized financial plans, even in challenging market conditions. Salma holds a California Insurance License and focuses on wealth planning, helping clients work toward their financial goals. She leverages the resources and platforms available at Fidelity to support her clients' financial objectives.

Ian Mc Collam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Group AG, Swenson Builders Inc., Golden State Activewear, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s advisory network employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Gamboa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed musician in a band. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, integrating proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.