Avni Dubey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Avni's background includes roles at Nordstrom and periods focused on full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Dan Hogan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he leads a team of financial professionals, focusing on delivering a world-class experience for clients and upholding Fidelity's Standards of Care. His professional experience spans several positions in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2025, and various roles at Ameriprise Financial from 2013 to 2022, such as Branch Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Financial Advisor. Dan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dan's personal interests include art, cars, music, pets, snowboarding, and traveling.

Afarin Haidari Kahkesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and multiple positions within JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mai Le is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Aside from her advisory role, she is involved in mortgage loan origination and health insurance agency work. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements across a large multi-advisor platform.

Martin Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 1999. Lopez is based in Sunnyvale, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and delivers integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Leticia Ong is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2023. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and had an earlier tenure with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in elder care services through In-House Supportive Services in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm integrates structured planning tools and various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Kovarik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Diane Baer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 certification and previously worked at Citigroup for 34 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property in Snohomish, Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Luiz Carlos Macedo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Macedo is based in San Jose, California. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources, using research and algorithmic tools to support client recommendations.

Sally Chib is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Christina Marie Mendoza is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved software to support goal analysis and provide written recommendations.

John Roxas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2005 and has spent the last 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stewart Pascoe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Matthew Prentice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for seven years and UBS Financial Services for two years. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeremy Hsia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, preceded by roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as well as a period of self-employment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Hongze Chen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Metlife Securities Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Tomlinson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2018. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive retirement income strategies, addressing tax-efficient investing and navigating key retirement risks. His collaborative, detail-oriented approach supports families in preserving their wealth and working toward long-term financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Private Client Specialist, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant before his current position. Andrew holds a California insurance license. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include cars, concerts, gardening, hiking, pets, and running.

Christopher Koyama is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2018 to 2021, and served as a Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2018. Christopher holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in wealth planning and financial consulting. His professional approach centers on building transparent relationships tailored to client priorities, leveraging his team's dedication and Fidelity's network to develop customized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Christopher is engaged in family activities, parenthood, and caring for pets.

Kenneth Flax is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2006 and previously at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Pamela Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to assist clients in customizing their financial plans to work towards achieving their financial goals. She has been in this role since 2023. Prior to her current position, Pamela served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.