Pankit Patel serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he assists clients in utilizing Fidelity's suite of resources to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their individual and family economic situations. His approach is centered on clients' needs and financial goals. Patel has over a decade of experience working with High Net Worth clients in retirement, income, and wealth planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2012, and an Investment Consultant and Registered Representative at UBS from 2007 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jason Arzate Murillo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Professional at New York Life. Jason is licensed in California for insurance. He is committed to providing personalized financial guidance that aligns with each client's individual objectives and life stages. He focuses on building relationships based on trust and understanding to support clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys comedy, fitness, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Karen Zhu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Mizuho Securities LLC for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a dog sitting business in Palo Alto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisor and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services utilizing structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brenda Castellanos Rojas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at US Bank and San Jose State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Chohee Chong is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Chohee has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014, with overlapping roles at both firms. 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.

Victor Chan is a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he is committed to helping all associates within his branch provide a positive client experience to uphold Fidelity's Standard of Care. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2021 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Victor enjoys family activities, football, attending social events with friends, and music.

Mengxiao Shan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals and changing market conditions. Mengxiao offers access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Mengxiao's expertise spans family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, employee benefit plans, international wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. She and her team focus on developing individualized strategies and providing ongoing portfolio advice for individuals, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations, particularly in the Silicon Valley area. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida and a Bachelor's Degree from Shenyang Normal University. Mengxiao is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She speaks both English and Chinese. Outside of work, she volunteers in her community and enjoys basketball, cooking, hiking, music, photography, reading, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Marc Gambrel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMC Bank NA, U.S. Bank, and various retail companies. He is based in Los Altos, California. 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. The firm operates within a larger banking and broker-dealer organization and offers customized services delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Baker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Montage Wellness Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Dahn Lincoln is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the downtown San Jose office in Silicon Valley, Northern California. He began his career in financial services in 2016 in Los Angeles' Century City district. Dahn supports individuals and families by developing personalized financial plans through a Goals-Based Wealth Management process that centers on clients' values and priorities. He leverages Merrill Lynch's investment insights and Bank of America’s banking services to offer comprehensive wealth management solutions. Dahn holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He possesses several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and English, reflecting his years spent studying abroad in China and Japan. Dahn is a member of professional organizations such as SILVAR and the UCLA Alumni Association. Outside of work, his personal interests include basketball, football, music, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Dan Chang is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Tuan Tran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Megan Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also operates Ivy Financial Planning & Associates, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant JV softball coach at Los Gatos High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Dominick Ruiz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mary Rono is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nathan Hodson is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Farmers Insurance Group and more than eight years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Nathan works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios across various investment platforms.

Christen Blodgett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 17 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Crescent Capital Planning, where she is also the owner. Outside of her financial services work, Christen volunteers as a youth mentor and leads community service and social justice initiatives as Social Action Chair for a local fraternity chapter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of over 10,000 advisors.

Xueling Zhang is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab, with 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at National Life Insurance Company and TD Ameritrade prior to joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Zhang holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within its wrap fee programs, supported by centralized operations and access to alternative investments.

Michael Adiutori is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with companies including Blue Shield of California, Guardian, and Midland National. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Areeba Abdullah is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Virtus Partners LLC and involvement with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.