Purav Patel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s approach includes discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, supported by systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

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.

David Woodworth is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2013 in various roles. Currently, he partners with individuals and families to help them strengthen and work towards their financial well-being. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, David has gained experience as a Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, David's personal interests include baseball, hiking, parenthood, photography, traveling, and volunteering.

Jeffrey Martin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. He is a 40% owner of Martin Financial Group, an investment management business based in Brentwood, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Caleb Gordon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC as well as various Fidelity entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Anthony Giuliano is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Pleasanton, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc. Giuliano also owns a tax preparation and planning business, which he integrates with his investment advisory work. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build diverse portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Stephan Hwang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2004 to 2021 before joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. Hwang serves as a board member and chair of the Investment Committee at the nonprofit Cancer Support Community. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Oscar Subuyuc Xil is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has prior experience with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., Baja Fresh, DoorDash, and Buffalo Wild Wings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyle Peters is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of experience at Equitable Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, CA. His prior work history includes roles at the University of California UCSB and various sales associate positions. He also serves as a trustee of Fathers Trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and offers ERISA fiduciary services, relying on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver tailored investment solutions.

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.

Cassandra Bautista is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. Her tenure at Merrill dates back to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with operations for an online sticker store launched with her son on Etsy. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Robyn De Soto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Clarissa Dayoan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she provides life coaching focused on helping individuals overcome mental and emotional challenges related to loss and purpose. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Richard Huber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide 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 employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Kragen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and has prior experience with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Xinqing Lai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Union City, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and BMO Harris Bank in 2025, Lai worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA for nine years. Outside of advisory work, Lai has involvement in real estate rental activities. 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 variety of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management and research-supported model portfolios.

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.