Kurt Grundner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include self-employment from 2019 to 2024 and eight years at Scharf Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm operates a large network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Evan Zeller is a Financial Consultant who prioritizes building genuine connections with clients based on trust and empathy. His approach focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and delivering personalized strategies with integrity and care. He has professional experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Financial Planning Associate at Summit Financial Group from 2021 to 2024. Evan holds a California Insurance License, complementing his expertise in financial planning. Outside of his professional life, Evan enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, fitness activities, golf, and hiking.

Shuai Wang is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and has held multiple roles with affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Wang is involved as an owner and independent insurance agent in related insurance businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options through various custody platforms and proprietary and third-party model strategies, with a network of independent financial professionals tailoring approaches to client objectives.

Eric Susantio is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of advising, he has worked as a registry specialist at Macy's West. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals.

Marlina Kartawinata is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rhett Hall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining UBS in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hall serves on the board of Football Camp For The Stars, a nonprofit that organizes an annual football camp for athletes with Down Syndrome, where he also coaches. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Yuetong Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Chen worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA. Chen has also held roles outside the traditional financial sector, including positions at Instawork and Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tevin Mercer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and has prior experience in sales and hospitality, including roles at Cintas and Levy Restaurants. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with hospitality services, working in box suites at the 49ers stadium during home games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment solutions, including managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Casey Flom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Flom operated Redwood Original, LLC, a business consulting firm focused on reviewing business processes and providing miscellaneous services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Taniese Powell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James, Powell worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also serves municipal clients through its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Haidee Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

Jason Babcock is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Los Altos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Jahar Datta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a rental property managed by a third party. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joanne Gong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 1997, accumulating 29 years of industry experience. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Katherine Lynne Seidel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones before joining UBS in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Santa Cruz Personal Training & Sports Rehab, where she contributes to marketing, advertising, and sales activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform of products, research, and capital markets services.

Michael Guimarin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Learn Sensemaking, LLC, an education technology business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory services supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Annelise Kettmann is a Financial Advisor and a member of The Kettmann Group, a family-led team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with more than 35 years of experience. The group focuses on providing customized, goals-based financial strategies to help clients navigate their unique circumstances. Annelise specializes in assisting multi-generational families and business owners with wealth management, long-term planning, and strategies designed to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. She holds a bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University and maintains professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Annelise speaks English and Spanish and is affiliated with the Junior League of San Jose. Outside of her professional work, Annelise is involved in community service through organizations such as Hunger at Home. Her personal interests include golfing, surfing, and tennis.

Tam Thanh Le is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Polaris Advisory Inc, San Jose State University, PremierOne Credit Union, Citibank, and Victoria’s Secret. Outside of his advisory role, he owns businesses involved in Amazon and eBay reselling. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.

Yongqing Zhang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a selected group of individuals, executives, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of clients' full financial pictures and the creation of flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Yongqing's expertise spans college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Outside of his professional role, Yongqing participates in community volunteer work aligned with the Merrill tradition. He enjoys basketball, tennis, and spending time with his family.

William Stricker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017 and also has experience at Tulane. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.