Jeffrey Buk is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vehicle import business based in Kalispell, MT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, employing an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education.

Andy Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2010, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rakan Sawalha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michelle Ruan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Michelle works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term goals, providing personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Michelle collaborates with Bank of America specialists to offer clients comprehensive banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as part of her advisory services. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Chinese. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys badminton, hiking, running, swimming, and yoga.

Elizabeth Mintzer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a group fitness instructor and serves as a committee member for the Financial Planning Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of platform options and tailored investment strategies.

Nicholas Chin is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2026. He previously held roles within Fidelity as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nicholas gained experience as a Bank Teller at UNCLE Credit Union in 2022 and as a Commercial Banking Intern at Bridge Bank in 2021. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial planning and investment consulting. His approach centers on active listening and creating strategies tailored to each client's goals and long-term vision. Outside of his professional career, Nicholas engages in fitness, football, golf, and volunteering activities.

Pacific Eng is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with four years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors and UC San Diego. Outside of advisory services, Pacific Eng offers fixed insurance products including annuities and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Liebowitz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at UBS in 2025 after prior experience at Five9 and four years at the University of California Berkeley. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Vaibhav Rana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Realty Assistant Pvt Ltd, Tata SIA Airlines Limited, and Jet Airways (i) Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

John Mensendiek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Steven Richardson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. prior to joining LPL in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Mommaerts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Maura Escalante is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she was involved with Archimedes Banya for two years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Benjamin Horn is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 22 years before joining Osaic in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, Horn offers various insurance products including accident/health, disability, fixed/indexed annuities, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and Medicare supplement plans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Yan Huang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Kuzmich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Advanced Emergency Systems LLC, a company specializing in emergency services and response software, and serves as a Hospitality Ambassador for Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, California. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mary Dinerman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Triccia Bana is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at MarketCast and Phoenix Marketing International. Triccia works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary portfolios and model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Adam Nieto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dcn Wealth Management, Sorrento Pacific Financial, and Fremont Bank. Outside of advising, he is the owner of CardBoom4 Collectors, a home-based business unrelated to investment services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies delivered through a large network of advisors.

Steven Gruber is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2015. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2015 and began his career as a Junior Financial Advisor at Financial Foundations in 2008. Steven has nearly two decades of experience in financial planning and investment strategy, working closely with clients to develop personalized plans that address their unique goals, concerns, and risk tolerances. He emphasizes the importance of ongoing communication and adjustment of investment strategies in response to changing market conditions. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Steven enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, golf, skiing, and tennis.