Connie Can is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement-income recommendations.

Marisa Fugate is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Thielen & Associates, an accounting and tax preparation business. Marisa has worked at multiple firms including LPJM Partners and Avantax Advisory Services, contributing to her diverse background in financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and custodial relationships.

Huan Lai serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to help preserve and grow their assets through proactive planning and a disciplined investment process. He specializes in creating customized portfolio strategies that encompass alternative investments, personalized tax minimization strategies, wealth transfer planning, and philanthropic solutions tailored to High Net Worth individuals. Huan's expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in southern China, Huan earned a Bachelor's degree from Peking University and an MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He is a member of professional organizations such as the PKU Alumni Golf Association and the Peking University Alumni Association of Northern California (PKUAANC). He speaks both English and Chinese.

Jonathan Gervais is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and HSBC Securities USA Inc. He is also currently associated with BMO Harris Bank. 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 wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various institutional solutions.

Julie Saso is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been advising clients since 1997. She specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income, focusing on the development, implementation, and tracking of clients’ unique goal-based retirement strategies. Julie is responsible for managing existing client relationships and implementing wealth management plans tailored to her clients' financial objectives. Julie holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the State University of New York at Oswego and also holds a certificate in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. A native of Clifton Park, New York, Julie initially worked out of Merrill Lynch’s Century City office before relocating to San Jose in 2005. Outside of her professional role, Julie is involved with St Martin of Tours School, where her son attends kindergarten. Her personal interests include hiking, interior decorating, spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Lin Yan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Yan worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, each for four years, and also at Future Research for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Fazeel Dinga is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He provides clients with tailored guidance to help plan for and pursue their financial goals. Prior to his current role, Fazeel served as Vice President of Investments and Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from 2020 to 2022. He also held a position at J.P. Morgan Chase between 2017 and 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Fazeel has personal interests in cars, cooking and baking, fitness, football, motorcycles, and pets.

Quang Phan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has held roles within affiliated Raymond James entities as well as Okami Financial Group and Cuso Financial Services. He is based in San Jose, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services supported by a broad affiliate network and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

An Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., An worked in various roles including at Wyndham Garden Hotel and San Jose State University. Outside the advisory role, An is involved as an employee at a healthcare organization assisting with daily activities for seniors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Ka Eun Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. Lee holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Lee worked at Park Avenue Securities, GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE/Pacific Advisors, and also operated a business planning service through Loft Science LLC. Outside of advisory work, Lee is involved in the sale of insurance products not offered by Guardian. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Peyvand Pourhosseini is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2008 to 2020. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm combines adviser programs with sales of financial products and utilizes a platform featuring model portfolios, third-party asset management, and integrated insurance offerings.

Laurie Conforti is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Securities America, Inc. since 2017 and was previously employed at Challenger School from 2010 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a server at a private event venue, Coyote Ranch. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Lourdes Lopez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Avinger, Inc., among others. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also partakes in referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and supports execution and custody through established providers, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Gianna Saso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dan Caputo Co. for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of retirement plan services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Weng is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tracy, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tamad Aviation LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Elijah Paniagua is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Minister of Music at Creekside Bible Church, where he plans and coordinates music activities and leads volunteer musicians. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Donnelly is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Donnelly serves as a board member on the finance committee of the Monterey Museum of Art. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines extensive retail and institutional services with specialized planning and investment strategies.

Alexander Torshizi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and BMO Harris Bank. He is also a commissioned notary in the state of California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. 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 and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and alternative investment due diligence.

Michelle Pichsenmeister Phan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.