Brian Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008 and 2010, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational systems.

Kevin Mize is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in various capacities, including nine years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns Earthrise Real Estate, LLC, which holds a building intended as the future site of his Raymond James branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Carol Underwood is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and METLIFE Securities Inc. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales, providing clients with insurance and fixed indexed annuity products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ashley Mccrary is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, where she has worked since 2013. She has 10 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Yi Charn Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2019, Chen worked at Apple and Whole Foods Market. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Hedeliza Cunanan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1989. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mario Fitoria is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he is also involved in the entertainment industry as a weekend club DJ and music producer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations and foundations, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anna Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for over 16 years. She has also been involved in real estate rental activities and served on a homeowners association board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jovin Jackson is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2020. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at SGC Financial & Insurance Services from 2010 to 2014. Jovin's professional experience spans over a decade in financial advisory roles, focusing on helping clients work toward their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services industry.

Paul Podrid is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career has included roles at Securities America Advisors, Foothill Securities, and Morgan Lev Financial Corp, where he continues to provide tax planning and preparation services. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs various tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Eric Hansen is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Securities America Advisors, KMS Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Hansen operates an advisory business under Hansen Wealth Management in addition to providing fixed and life insurance solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options through a complex, multi-platform structure supported by third-party services.

Serkan Uygur is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and E*TRADE Capital Management. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Nicholas Thornhill II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial objectives through tailored wealth management strategies. He focuses on areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Nicholas works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop customized approaches for investment management, retirement readiness, risk management, and wealth transfer. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas is involved with King's Charity Inc. He enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, pickleball, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kai Wen Tan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Tan is the managing member of Blue Iron Ventures, LLC, an education and recreation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large, SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cathleen Petersen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation and planning business that serves individuals and businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options using firm-provided allocation and risk tools, supported by multiple advisory platforms and third-party service providers.

Laura Jarrell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of finance, she owns and manages a franchise hair salon through her company Redpoint Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a 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 and market modeling.

Morena Palacios is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ian Sorenson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and positions related to education and local government. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial plans without portfolio management, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Dennis Laughlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Indialantic, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Fernanda Graziela Hardy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Quest Flex Consulting, Primerica Financial Services, and Metro by T-Mobile. Outside of advising, she is involved in creating social media content and websites, writing and publishing children’s books in partnership with friends, and providing occasional pet and child care. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.