Chy Yip is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Chy works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals. Leveraging Merrill's research capabilities alongside the banking services of Bank of America, Chy focuses on creating flexible wealth management solutions tailored to each individual's financial picture. Chy specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. With a consultative, goals-based approach, Chy emphasizes understanding clients’ aspirations and concerns to construct right-risk portfolio strategies supported by Merrill’s research resources. Chy Yip holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Chinese and English, Chy is also engaged in community volunteer work and has personal interests in biking, cooking, and hiking.

Kamran Pazdel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, serving clients directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Anderson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is involved in publishing related to recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but do not rely on individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Malyssa Schielke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously working at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home support services as a care provider for an individual with multiple sclerosis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Luiza is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Michael also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists in areas such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He engages in ongoing discussions with clients to address their goals, concerns, and questions, offering continuous advice as their needs evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University.

Shivam Sami is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, both with Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Shivam works closely with his team to leverage Fidelity's brand, technology, and platform to assist clients in creating retirement, income, and wealth plans. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional life, Shivam enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, visiting museums, outdoor adventures, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Aron Shimada is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He is based in San Jose, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Steffen Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 structured planning tools and economic modeling in its financial planning processes.

Lily Tran is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity. She has a professional background as a Financial Advisor, having worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2024 and at Citigroup from 2018 to 2021. Her career is centered on helping clients make confident and informed decisions about their wealth through personalized strategies. Lily holds a CA Insurance License. She values building relationships based on trust and transparency, focusing on financial stability and thoughtful planning. Outside of her professional work, she is interested in fitness, social events, hiking, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Fadi Aridi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and Coastal Roofing and Solar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hector Pachuca Lara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cheryl Marquez is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles with Monterey Zoo, Cheryl L Marquez Inc, Marquez & Hsieh, LLC, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has been active in several business entities outside her advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Al Barron is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Heather Wood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kathleen Vogt is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Basulto is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and financial vision. He aims to provide clients with the information necessary to make confident decisions related to their overall financial wellness. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and Workplace Financial Consultant. His extensive experience spans financial consulting and client relationship management within the company. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gregory Sivaslian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife co-own and manage several rental properties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction using various investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Phuong Quach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Quach serves as treasurer on the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council board and chairs the FPA NorCal Conference Committee. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Yang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Yang is based in Milpitas, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational structure.