Christopher Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Union Bank of California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Ardeshir Toussi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Edith Lau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Chandler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Allstate Financial Services, and Primerica Financial Services. Chandler is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department, third-party strategists, or TAMP sponsors.

Marie Wreaks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and over two years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, she worked for Leean Sera DDS Inc for 11 years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jiaying Sun is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. She serves as a resource for various financial matters, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Jiaying also facilitates access to specialists within Bank of America, covering areas such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jiaying holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. Jiaying communicates with clients in both Chinese and English to provide comprehensive financial advice and guidance.

Samuel Veytser is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to his current role, he had positions in insurance brokerage and legal services, and he has experience in education and community involvement. 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 integrates large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions.

James Glass is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for Glass and Associates, a health-related business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various educational programs.

Esther Teng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

Khanh Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase in various roles over the past decade. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Niloufar Sattary is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the International Rescue Committee since 2016. 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.

Alexander Kaminaris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Kaminaris also serves as co-trustee for a joint trust in San Mateo, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Albert Hsia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and has involvement in business ownership through partnerships that manage office expenses and other non-investment-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients nearing or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware income planning. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research with third-party data and algorithmic tools to deliver retirement strategies within a specific investment product ecosystem.

Timothy Mills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Jose, CA. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, Fisher Investments, and Charles Schwab. 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.

Nicola Ostrum is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. Nicola serves as an Investment Committee member for El Camino Hospital. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Robert Adams Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is a co-founder of Project Transcend, a software-as-a-service social media platform focused on privacy and authentic storytelling. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Sicong Kang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Hack Family Orchard, an agricultural business in Los Gatos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Lucas Sotto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at JPMorgan Chase and multiple roles at Chapman University. Outside of finance, he worked at Hanano Ramen and Tpumps, indicating experience in the food service sector. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Julia Li is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a trust-related business activity based in Cupertino. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.