Nicholas Hoodecheck is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Thomson Reuters, KMG Consultants Inc, and Minnesota Vikings LLC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 SMAs and offers a centralized operational model with extensive resources for alternative investments and cash management.

Mimi Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a board member of The Sobrato Foundation, a nonprofit involved in real estate and investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored 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.

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.

Eduardo Aguirre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and a seven-year tenure at Uber, where he also worked as a driver in the transportation sector. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Shu Ming Chu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential property in Santa Clara, California. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

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.

Xuemei Qian is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Cathay Bank and CTBC Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

Jay Kashyap is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Jay's professional focus is on simplifying financial planning and empowering clients to protect and grow their wealth through tailored, holistic strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Jay aims to build enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and measurable success. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, family activities, football, pets, swimming, and yoga.

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.

Derek Wenzell is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm in 2025. His professional focus involves partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and developing customized financial plans. Derek holds a California Insurance License. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

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.