Willard Wellings is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and has been involved with his own firm, Wellings & Co., since 1990. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns and operates Wellings Wealth Care, providing financial services to clients in Menlo Park, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Daniel Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Andrew Tang is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Santa Clara, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, USAA Financial Planning Services, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial services, he serves as an assistant girls junior varsity basketball coach for the Santa Clara Unified School District. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Maxwell Acri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has approximately one year of experience within Morgan Stanley, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes positions at the University of Essex, YMCA of the USA, and Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Mailyn Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nelson held various roles including positions in Enterprise Mobility and university instruction. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Hank Peng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, GENRICH Family Office, and academic institutions such as the University of California, Irvine, and College of San Mateo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment modeling techniques.

Taylor Frias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at California Mattress for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Jared Sanchez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he consults part-time for Rivel Athletics, an athletic clothing company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on non-institutional portfolios.

Daniel Schwartz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. He is based in Menlo Park, California. Charles Schwab 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Ying Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Colleen Erickson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides advisory services through one of the largest firms in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

John Ubaldi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Digital Media Solutions and Nordstrom. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Evan Crawford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized financial planning and investment strategies.

Rey Deborja Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at firms such as Ameriprise, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. He is also a co-owner of a tax preparation business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options.

Pashmeena Vyas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving professionals, business owners, and retirees in the Bay Area. Her work centers on understanding her clients' unique financial needs and goals to develop comprehensive wealth plans focused on long-term financial security, wealth accumulation, retirement preparedness, and income generation. She offers guidance across a range of areas including education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Pashmeena holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She has earned a Master's Degree from Mumbai University, a Bachelor's Degree from Sreemati Nathibai Damodat Thackersey Women's University, and an MBA from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She also completed a non-accredited certificate program at the University of California Berkeley Extension. Pashmeena is a member of the CFP® Board of Standards Inc. and communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Punjabi. Outside of her professional role, Pashmeena enjoys music, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Daniel Peterson II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in educational roles at San Jose State University and Palma Highschool. He serves as a board member for the Sigma Nu Fraternity Alumni Association, where he participates in organizing alumni and student events. 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, and institutional investors.

Kristy Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on building relationships with clients and their families to maintain accurate and current financial plans. Since joining Fidelity in 2019, she has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2020. Kristy's professional experience encompasses financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristy enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, spending time at the lake, listening to music, and practicing Pilates.

William Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Additionally, he serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, employing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

My Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005 across its related entities. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with multiple health plans. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jinyuan Ren is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Los Altos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity since 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Bain & Company, KPMG, and several financial firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction.