Pietersen Sylvester is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Yext. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Agustin Arroyo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Cetera Advisor Networks, and LPL Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Maritza Rogers is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is registered as an insurance agent offering products such as accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporate and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct investment portfolios across various asset classes, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Rule Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling individual health insurance plans on a part-time basis. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ben Kim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and concurrently works at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Castro is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, working in their Menlo Park, CA office. Outside of financial advising, he coaches group classes at CrossFit Palo Alto in Mountain View. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Gregory Meyerott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a board member of The Sobrato Foundation, a nonprofit involved in real estate and investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Burke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2024 and prior experience in academic settings at Santa Clara University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Chychykaila is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience collaborating with high-net-worth clients to develop comprehensive wealth strategies that align with their individual goals and evolving needs. Prior to his current role, Alexander was a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2009. Alexander graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2007 and holds a California Insurance License. Originally from Belarus, he brings a global perspective to his financial consulting practice. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys outdoor adventures, photography, skiing, table tennis, tennis, and yoga.

Stephen Koh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hayward, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Life since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor, preaching and pastoring in Fremont, CA. MML 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, using collaborative, software-supported analyses to develop client recommendations.

Narges Kadirzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill, along 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 strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kin Chin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 2021. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Kelly James is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his step-mother and is involved in managing certain investment-related activities. 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 advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Derek Wenzell is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm in 2025. His professional focus involves partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and developing customized financial plans. Derek holds a California Insurance License. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

Max Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and was previously employed by Pebble Beach Company from 2014 to 2017. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. 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 related financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jane Loo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior background includes roles at Genentech and teaching positions at several educational institutions, including Smith College and Saratoga High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

Joshika Kumari is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill Lynch, and California Bank and Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Huerta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2011. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals.