Alexander Hayes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and OppenheimerFunds. Hayes is also involved with AJ Wealth & Legacy, LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Veronica Parengkuan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Dell. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management programs through a platform that integrates advisory services with brokerage and insurance products.

Molly Pratt is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020, having previously been employed at Bank of America, N.A. from 2015 to 2020. Merrill, along 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.

Sneha Karihaloo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Farmers Financial Solutions, Farmers Insurance Group, and SSFINSURE. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation and alternative investment options.

Melvin Honda is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 43 years of experience in the industry, including prior roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, disability, life, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services through structured, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Phong Ly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Chase. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Investacorp Inc. Since 2009, he has also operated an investment-related business, Trinity Financial Services, where he serves as owner. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Paul Wong is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 1999 and has operated as a self-employed financial professional since 1998. Outside of advising, Wong provides notarization services for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Ronald Lohbeck is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in Kamuela, Hawaii. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Eliezer Lopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. He operates under the DBA Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. in San Jose, CA. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Yingquan Zhang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Bank, LPL Financial, Citigroup, and Citibank. Outside of his advisory work, Zhang is involved with IHSS, a non-investment related activity he has participated in since 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Collin Chu is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Ardent Capital, and has prior experience at San Jose State University and Round Table Pizza. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yu Hong Tan is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, Tan worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2022 to 2024 and has earlier experience in the hospitality sector. Outside of advising, Tan is a co-owner of a family rental property in Sacramento. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Vivek Thoppay is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Thoppay Team, serving a select group of executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and multi-generational families. Since starting his career at Merrill Lynch in 2002, Vivek has built a team emphasizing intellectual rigor, thoughtful customization, and committed service to address the complex financial needs of his clients. Vivek advises clients on a variety of areas including management of concentrated stock, liquidity events, estate planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropy. His approach includes coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other professional advisors to ensure a comprehensive financial strategy. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Vivek earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Virginia, University of Houston System, and Santa Clara University. He resides in Saratoga, California, with his wife and two sons.

Mark Hansen is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Hansen joined OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Sandra Kopanos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she consults on alternative energy usage and serves as a notary public in San Jose, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

James Park is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Mr. Park held various roles in mortgage lending and banking institutions including Loan Factory Inc., Ameritrust Mortgage Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of account types. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Styczynski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at Notre Dame San Jose High School, overseeing the stewardship of the school’s investments. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Antonio Arlia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Laura Grant is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Laura focuses on wealth planning and collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their individual needs. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial services. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, music, spending time with pets, running, and traveling.