Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Curtis serves as a board member and director of The Sobrato Foundation in Mountain View, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a broad range of investment services, including both retail and institutional offerings.

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.

Mildred Patubo is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Citigroup and multiple firms affiliated with Cetera. She has also been involved with the Asian Community Mental Health Board and MIAAH (Multicultural Integrated and Accessible Healthcare). Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform and supports various program structures and custodial relationships.

Sophey Tiet is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Eduardo Aguirre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and a seven-year tenure at Uber, where he also worked as a driver in the transportation sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Shu Ming Chu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential property in Santa Clara, California. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Irma Quinones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life-related entities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with financial product sales and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Xuemei Qian is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Cathay Bank and CTBC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Homa Jahanian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at IHSS and various insurance carriers, including Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

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.

Edgardo Bruzzone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, SGC Financial and Insurance Services, and Bank of America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jay Kashyap is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Jay's professional focus is on simplifying financial planning and empowering clients to protect and grow their wealth through tailored, holistic strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Jay aims to build enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and measurable success. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, family activities, football, pets, swimming, and yoga.

Max Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2017, he worked at Pebble Beach Company for three years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments through its centralized operational structure.

Christopher Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. Reyes is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Iva Kordes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Kordes holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in San Jose, CA. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeff Avancena is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in San Jose, CA. He has nine years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.

Matthew Huerta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research from UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of products including discretionary portfolio management, wrap fee programs, and alternative investments.