Qiaoyi Yu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, and Farmers Financial Solutions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed account and financial planning services. The firm operates a large, integrated platform combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment program.

Demetrios Zarefakis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is also involved with Fremont Bank. Outside of advisory work, he has ownership in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Mohammed Khan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Alexis Zulueta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, Alexis worked at E.K. Riley Investments, LLC for four years. Outside of advisory work, Alexis is a licensed insurance agent selling various life insurance products and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with resources from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ronni Andrews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2015 to 2021 and again since 2022, with a one-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning service.

Erin Escobar is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Dibbler, Inc., Franklin Energy, Build It Green, and Digistream Investigations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, providing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Elly Chan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 32 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Chan is also an independent insurance agent, servicing Life/Accident/Health and Property & Casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Justin Talamantes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce business through Silent Mantis LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice 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.

Kimy Smith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses a collaborative, annual planning process with firm-approved software tools and offers a range of programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

James Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Xiao Lu Jiang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Citi Bank. Jiang is based in Pleasanton, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining broad scale with integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Daniel Quinn is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals who partner with clients to develop comprehensive plans and investment strategies tailored to their financial goals. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, progressing through roles including Financial Representative II, Financial Planning Consultant, Assistant Branch Manager, and Vice President Branch Leader since 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at WM Financial Services from 1999 to 2000. He holds a California Insurance License.

Fei Chiang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Fei is involved in managing several real estate rental investments. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Vivian Chu is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Questar Capital Corporation and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Aside from her advisory role, she is the CEO of Willner and Associates, a small business providing employee benefits, cost and benefit analysis, and administrative services for retirement plans. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Joseph Mckissack is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank Ssb since 2008. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Samantha Balboni is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She spent three decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of advising, she volunteers as a Veteran’s Coordinator with the Elks Lodge, assisting formerly homeless veterans in furnishing their homes. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a range of securities across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Rosalyn Antonio is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Castro Valley, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. She has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the WMMS Music Boosters in San Leandro, coordinating projects and communications with families and the music director. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management supported by more than 23,700 advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Pera is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc for 17 years. He is a board member of the St. Isidore School Foundation, where he helps organize fundraising events and participates in an investment sub-committee overseeing the foundation's Merrill Lynch-managed account. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Germaine Cordes is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent eight years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is a notary and provides business consultation services through Lifetime Capital Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and tools to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Logan Byron is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and various education and entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Artificial Mind, Inc. (dba Socratics.ai) and the Herbst Academic Center. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments. The firm’s scale and integrated structure support centralized custody, supervisory services, and a blend of advisory models.