Juan Garcia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers specialized regulatory registrations and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Steven Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2010 and 2015, respectively. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental property with his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling but typically does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Fadela Hamidat is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She brings a client-focused approach to her work, emphasizing understanding individual needs and providing thoughtful planning support to help clients realize their future visions. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2025 to 2026, Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2025, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. This background has equipped her with insights across various facets of financial planning and client relationship management. Fadela holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Christopher Villaflor is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Bank of America Merrill Lynch since 2022, following roles at U.S. Bank and other organizations. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Fan Kong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked across several firms, including U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and BMO Bank. Fan is based in Fremont, CA. 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 supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, with a platform that integrates technology and a broad scope of financial activities.

Phillip Chatoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Abusix, Inc. and Bigmachines alongside his long tenure with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of investment-related activities, he is involved with Blue Heron Senior Services, LLC and serves as a digital coach. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution models.

Michael Do is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and various positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Shantell Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity since 2016, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Strategic Advisers LLC. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was self-employed for twelve years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, managing investments through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and governance procedures.

Muhammad Haq is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nhi Giang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Nhi has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Mex Group Worldwide Limited, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Clyde Slappey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newark, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2026, he held positions at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and several biotechnology firms including Alexza Pharmaceuticals and Genomic Health, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Heath Hanich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built a practice focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses preserve, grow, and transition their wealth through personalized strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His advisory approach emphasizes trust, clarity, and tailored planning, guiding clients through various stages of life with confidence. With over two decades of experience in financial services, Heath began his career in 1999 as a part-time teller with Wells Fargo. While working full time, he earned an associate's degree from Bakersfield College followed by a Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance from Fresno Pacific University. He has held various leadership roles at Wells Fargo and also joined Wachovia, where he earned his FINRA registrations and supported clients across California. Approximately twelve years ago, Heath and his family relocated to Santa Cruz, where he achieved his goal of becoming a Financial Advisor and established a successful practice. Heath specializes in comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and investment strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Heath resides in Santa Cruz, California with his wife Heidi and their daughter. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he stays active in the local community and contributes through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Santa Clara.

Joshua Kuo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2012, he worked at Chase Investment Services and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Shibui Vintage, LLC, a business focused on the collection, restoration, and trading of vintage timepieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program emphasizing written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include ESG criteria, supported by affiliated portfolio management services.

Eric Han is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2008. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lan Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1993, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Marci Rosenfeld is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, Wells Fargo Clearing, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Credit Suisse Securities. She serves as Vice Chair of the Board and Investment Committee at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Elvira Vargas Candelario is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also incorporates algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Melissa Archibeque is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside her advisory role, she is associated with an entity named MS C A TRUST in a power of attorney capacity. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yunjia Jiang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Jiang has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eugene Park is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing a comprehensive approach to financial planning. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, he provides guidance that integrates investments, tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, estate planning considerations, and risk management. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Eugene held various roles at J.P. Morgan Chase, including Senior Home Lending Advisor from 2020 to 2023, Branch Manager from 2016 to 2020, and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2016. This experience has informed his holistic approach to financial consulting. Eugene holds a California Insurance License which complements his expertise in financial planning. He prioritizes ongoing education and adherence to rigorous standards, aiming to put his clients' interests first.