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 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Ivy Financial Planning & Associates, LLC, and Associated Securities Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant JV softball coach at Los Gatos High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies and offers a broad platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional programs.

Jairo Rodriguez Aleman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with individuals, business owners, and families to clarify their financial priorities and develop aligned long-term strategies. He focuses on providing a structured planning process that brings clarity, organization, and confidence throughout the stages of his clients' financial lives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jairo works with clients on areas including college education planning, retirement income, employee benefits, equity compensation services, tax minimization, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Jairo is involved in his community as a volunteer coach in high school wrestling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Elif Bower is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in helping individuals and multigenerational families navigate financial complexity to achieve their long-term goals. Fluent in English and Turkish, Elif employs a disciplined, solutions-oriented approach that emphasizes clear communication and sincere client relationships. She works closely with clients to coordinate strategies that address near-term liquidity and risk alongside long-term objectives such as retirement, business transition, and legacy planning. With over 20 years of experience across various industries, Elif brings a broad perspective to her practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Decision Sciences (Business Analytics) and Management from Old Dominion University. Her certifications include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Elif collaborates with a team of specialists to integrate Merrill Lynch investment insights with Bank of America banking services. Beyond her professional work, Elif engages in several community organizations including ETACUSA, Preventing Child Abuse, and The Salvation Army. Her personal interests include painting, cooking Mediterranean food, spending time with family and friends, traveling, dancing, and other recreational activities.

Dominick Ruiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and provides various advisory platforms alongside non-advisory financial services.

Mary Rono is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 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 provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Carson Schmick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Nathan Hodson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2017. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Christen Blodgett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is also the owner of Crescent Capital Planning, where she serves as a wealth management advisor. Outside of her advisory roles, Blodgett volunteers as a mentor for a youth mentorship program and serves as Social Action Chair for a local men's fraternity, organizing community service and social justice initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

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 in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Virtus Partners LLC and held roles at the University of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Christopher Michinaka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, as well as previous positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, Barclays Capital, and Banc of America Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Edward Jones, Financial Engines Advisors, Comerica Securities, Fidelity, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Odyssey Senior Fitness, a fitness training business in San Jose. 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 with over 14,000 advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Yea Bin Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Lee worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, Lee owns and operates a sole proprietorship focused on retail e-commerce selling clothing and cosmetics. Merrill 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, and institutional investors.

Adam Ward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Monte Sereno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Jitian Tan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Jitian focuses on creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients' individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their long-term objectives. Jitian holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Master's Degree from Golden Gate University. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Jitian participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations as part of his commitment to the communities served by Merrill.

Chy Yip is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Chy works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals. Leveraging Merrill's research capabilities alongside the banking services of Bank of America, Chy focuses on creating flexible wealth management solutions tailored to each individual's financial picture. Chy specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. With a consultative, goals-based approach, Chy emphasizes understanding clients’ aspirations and concerns to construct right-risk portfolio strategies supported by Merrill’s research resources. Chy Yip holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Chinese and English, Chy is also engaged in community volunteer work and has personal interests in biking, cooking, and hiking.

Fang Wang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. She specializes in assisting individuals, families, and professionals with financial decisions, focusing on college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Fang takes a personalized, goals-based approach to wealth planning, aiming to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial journeys. With over 14 years of experience in client relationship management, Fang has developed expertise in cross-cultural communication and client engagement. Her background includes leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale initiatives, which enhances her capability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and deliver results tailored to each client's unique needs. Prior to becoming an advisor, she gained foundational experience in client service and account operations within the firm, providing her with insights into client priorities such as responsiveness, clarity, and trust. Fang holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai International Studies University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is committed to building lasting relationships founded on trust and attentive service. Beyond her professional role, Fang participates in community activities through the Parent Teacher Association and enjoys interests including badminton, biking, cooking, dancing, music, photography, scuba diving, singing, spending time with her family, and traveling.