Wayne Peterson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Leadership Team of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in San Jose, CA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning that covers a wide range of topics without including implementation. The firm combines planning with managed-account services under the WealthPlan platform but does not provide institutional portfolio management.

Graham Bruce is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has focused on assisting clients in addressing a range of financial concerns and goals, including education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. His expertise also extends to portfolio management services, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Graham attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Scotland, he relocated to California in 2002. Outside of his professional work, Graham is involved with the Second Harvest Food Bank and enjoys personal interests such as billiards, boxing, hiking, ice hockey, music, singing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Sharon Chen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Jose, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Moody's for four years and Wells Fargo Bank for sixteen years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, and third-party asset management, combining advisor programs with the ability to offer other financial products such as insurance.

Paul Lukas is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in distribution options from employer-sponsored retirement plans, retirement income strategies, estate planning needs, and tax minimization. Paul also provides guidance on college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Silicon Valley in 1983, Paul was the founder and President of an entertainment production company in Southern California. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul lives in Los Gatos with his wife and has two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Paul has served on several non-profit boards including The Parkinson's Institute, San Jose Children's Musical Theater, and St. Mary's School in Los Gatos. His personal interests include music, running, skiing, surfing, tennis, and traveling.

Omar Maslic is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including PNC Investments and BBVA Securities Inc. prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

James Pascoe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has a long career history including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent specializing in property and casualty as well as term and non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform combining advisory services with other financial products.

Tammy Leu is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a statutory agent for Perry Financial Network, which involves the sale of term life insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Anh Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo clearing services and Wells Fargo Bank, and he attended the University of California, Davis. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Nieto is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 17 years of experience in retirement, income, and corporate 401(k) planning. He focuses on providing a comprehensive and personalized approach to wealth management that begins with understanding the client’s financial situation, family, and priorities. Steven develops customized strategies that remain flexible to clients’ evolving needs and market conditions, incorporating investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, and retirement income. Steven holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from San Jose State University. Steven is committed to community involvement, reflecting the tradition at Merrill of serving local organizations through volunteer work. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys boating, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Eileen Bader is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Since 2021, she has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized operational and supervisory arrangements.

John Lehr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ron Fetsch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a sod farm and serves on the board of a homeowners association in Lahaina, Hawaii. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Ziqi Wong is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Ziqi provides comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to address the financial needs of individuals and multigenerational families. Their practice includes customized portfolio construction, retirement planning, and estate planning aimed at preserving, growing, and transferring wealth with precision. Ziqi serves as a long-term strategic partner, guiding clients through various stages of their financial journey. Utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America, Ziqi offers tailored investment insights, risk management, and legacy planning to help clients achieve financial stability and confidence. Ziqi holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and a Master's Degree from Cornell University. Additionally, Ziqi has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

James Hsiao is a financial advisor at Cetera with a PFS™ designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Johanson & Yau, and Jerome Bellotti & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he provides tax return preparation and consultation services to family and friends through a side business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that features both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Veronica Vu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at B & B Machining and Smittenkiss Weddings & Events. 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.

Rosario Oliveri is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, including expertise in investments, banking, insurance, and real estate. He assists clients with various financial planning needs such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Rosario graduated from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business with a bachelor's degree, where he concentrated his studies in finance. Rosario is a member of the professional organization Sons of Sicily and is involved in community service through the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose. His approach focuses on educating and guiding investors through their wealth-building journey with a long-term plan and steady vision for the future.

An Le is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, An worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for three years. Their work history also includes roles at Bank of America and experience outside the financial sector. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shashi Bhagat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenarios to guide financial decisions.

Natasha Escareno is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Cetera. 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.

Apollo Santos is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2023. He assists clients in creating financial plans tailored for individuals and families at various stages of their lives. Prior to this role, he served as an Executive Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2020 and 2023. His expertise includes wealth planning and investment strategies, leveraging his team's dedication to provide personalized financial guidance. Apollo holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and client services.