PJ Rich is an Investment Consultant with experience in wealth management and financial advisory roles. He has worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill from 2024 to 2026 and as a Wealth Management Associate at Equitable Advisors from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License. PJ believes that successful financial planning starts with understanding the individual goals and values of each client. He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and personalized guidance to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, PJ has interests in beach activities, fitness, golf, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Ronnie Raroque is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in insurance activities as a writing agent under Raroque Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Christopher Patten is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at SESLOC Credit Union, Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc., and various positions related to education and outdoor activities. 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 recommendations and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Paulina Wong is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in San Bruno, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of finance, she has experience working with Corepower Yoga for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Weina Hou is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Cetera, and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Chiu Ni Wang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. She is also involved in accident and health, life, and variable insurance activities. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

King Tong Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, as well as in non-financial roles at My Wireless and Fillmore Karaoke. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tommy Sajutie is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Abrams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peter Banne is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Francisco, CA. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over four decades at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

John Jr. Ellis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Lucia Capital Group and Currency Capital. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Patrick Cross is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord of a rental property in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeffrey Oberle is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and In-N-Out Burger before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers algorithmic portfolio construction supported by AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Marc Kriessmann is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. and is involved in managing fixed annuity products primarily for public employees and nonprofit organizations through Ben Yohanan Annuity & Insurance Agency, Inc. Additionally, he serves as Managing Director at Hatch Retirement Advisors, focusing on retirement-related planning and coordination of life transitional events for retirees and their families. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes various advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to provide integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jong Hyun Kim is a Series 66 registered advisor with Charles Schwab, based in San Mateo, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at West Valley Community Services, YMCA of Silicon Valley, Downtown College Prep, and Berryessa Union School District. Kim has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

Ahmad Hojatnia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond Young CPA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lawrence Weiss is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has been affiliated with Next Financial Group, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the nonprofit Aim High in San Francisco. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dong Choi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including six years at the current firm. Outside of his advisory role, Choi serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Monsoon Education Youth Project and is a member of Endless Knot, both nonprofit organizations based in Globe, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-based recommendation reports combining modeling, tax strategies, and asset management, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Max Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, implements tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics.

Christopher Lightner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alameda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at TrendKite and W2O Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.