Marian Nguyen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Rainer Wealth Management and H&R Block. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Reiki Properties, LLC, a real estate business based in Scottsdale, AZ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Purav Patel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Bradley Noval is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Robin Ross is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Ross holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Edward Kofman is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He has held roles at Leading Edge Financial Design and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., among others. Kofman serves on several nonprofit boards in Alameda, including positions as president and treasurer, and officiates weddings as an ordained Universal Life Church minister. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach and multiple program options.

Ralph Short Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services in various locations from 2016 to 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Haiau Ho Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at JPMorgan SECURITIES LLC and various divisions within Fidelity since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies incorporating AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Anthony Giuliano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Foothill Securities, Inc., and Aladino Financial Services, Inc. Giuliano is also involved in life insurance sales and income tax preparation, with tax planning integrated as part of his investment services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with various investment strategies and third-party manager options, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Leon Worthy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been employed with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within a program supported by affiliated implementation services.

Morgan Javonillo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, a role held since 2025. Prior to this position, Morgan worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative at Fidelity from 2021 to 2023. Morgan began their financial services career as a Relationship Banker at Bank of America in 2021. Morgan holds a California Insurance License and focuses on building strong client relationships to develop financial plans tailored to individual values and needs. Their approach involves understanding both short-term and long-term goals to ensure that financial plans remain relevant and effective over time. Outside of their professional work, Morgan enjoys baseball, comedy, social events with friends, music, and snowboarding.

Ross Irmer is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity, progressing from Financial Representative in 2018 to his current position since 2026. Ross has experience in financial consulting and relationship management, with prior roles including Senior Revenue Analyst at Effectus Group, Senior Revenue Accountant at Palo Alto Networks, and Auditor in public accounting at Ernst & Young LLP. He holds a Certified Financial Planner™ designation and an MBA with a concentration in Finance. Ross is licensed for insurance in California. He focuses on providing a responsive and efficient approach to financial planning, leveraging Fidelity's resources to assist clients with their financial goals.

Richard Huber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. He is based in Pleasanton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Xinqing Lai is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and have previously worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Minjoo Lee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Lee has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services and Son & Associates, and she operates Minjoo Lee CPA, providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll services, and insurance assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Vicky Tsang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2007, respectively. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and supported by centralized operational and custody services.

Kathryn Pancoast is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 11 years with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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, leveraging research from its investment institute and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Quintero is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Marcus Leung is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential property as a landlord. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Patrick Fovel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation, Hamilton, Martell and Associates, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of BFM Wealth Management, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.