Patrick Burke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2024 and prior experience in academic settings at Santa Clara University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Chychykaila is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience collaborating with high-net-worth clients to develop comprehensive wealth strategies that align with their individual goals and evolving needs. Prior to his current role, Alexander was a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2009. Alexander graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2007 and holds a California Insurance License. Originally from Belarus, he brings a global perspective to his financial consulting practice. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys outdoor adventures, photography, skiing, table tennis, tennis, and yoga.

Sophey Tiet is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Based in San Jose, CA, her background includes extensive experience with insurance and securities through prior roles at Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Irma Quinones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Her prior career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life, spanning nearly two decades. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Stephen Koh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hayward, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Life since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor, preaching and pastoring in Fremont, CA. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported analyses to develop client recommendations.

Danny Pham is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and has worked 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Eunice Scholten is a CFP® professional with over 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2006. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, Eunice is involved as an owner and trustee of family investment trusts holding rental properties in California and Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Narges Kadirzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kin Chin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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.

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 2021. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Edgardo Bruzzone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with additional experience at Securian Financial Services, SGC Financial and Insurance Services, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Waddell & Reed, and Bank of America. Bruzzone is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Gurmeet Gulati is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Livermore, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kelly James is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2001 to 2011 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large team of advisors and uses research from its investment institute along with third-party analytics to support diversified portfolio management within available custodian platforms.

Max Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and was previously employed by Pebble Beach Company from 2014 to 2017. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Christopher Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. Reyes is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jane Loo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior background includes roles at Genentech and teaching positions at several educational institutions, including Smith College and Saratoga High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

Joshika Kumari is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill Lynch, and California Bank and Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.

Matthew Huerta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2011. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Lauren Murcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.