King Tong Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, as well as in non-financial roles at My Wireless and Fillmore Karaoke. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Vijaylakshmi Shetty is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2011, with prior experience at TIAA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Adriana Maria Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Bothwell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management. Bothwell is currently based in Menlo Park, CA. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Tommy Sajutie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and strategies managed by affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Abrams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Gunawan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held roles in the financial services industry including Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2020 to 2022 and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2020. His professional focus includes wealth planning and financial consulting, with an emphasis on building lasting relationships and helping clients work towards goals such as comfortable retirement, wealth accumulation, and maintaining their current lifestyle. Ronald holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning. No additional information regarding education, credentials beyond insurance licensing, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Matthew Barker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Reef Hunters, LLC, an investment and real estate firm based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, serving clients with a wide range of investment and planning services.

Frank Almendarez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2008 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Anki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Bank for six years and Andersen Tax for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Patrick Cross is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord of a rental property in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Jacobo Koen Ruben is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for Rockefeller Capital Management for six years and has additional experience at Financial Clarity and Willamette University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also provides multi-manager fund advisory and serves as a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC.

Jeffrey Oberle is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and In-N-Out Burger before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers algorithmic portfolio construction supported by AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Yia Lee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Yia served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. Yia's approach centers on fostering client relationships built on honesty, communication, and trust to develop personalized financial plans that align with individual client goals and circumstances. Yia holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Yia enjoys camping, attending social events with friends, watching movies, participating in outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Marc Kriessmann is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. and is involved in managing fixed annuity products primarily for public employees and nonprofit organizations through Ben Yohanan Annuity & Insurance Agency, Inc. Additionally, he serves as Managing Director at Hatch Retirement Advisors, focusing on retirement-related planning and coordination of life transitional events for retirees and their families. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes various advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to provide integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jong Hyun Kim is a Series 66 registered advisor with Charles Schwab, based in San Mateo, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at West Valley Community Services, YMCA of Silicon Valley, Downtown College Prep, and Berryessa Union School District. Kim has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

Ahmad Hojatnia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond Young CPA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lawrence Weiss is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has been affiliated with Next Financial Group, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the nonprofit Aim High in San Francisco. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dong Choi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including six years at the current firm. Outside of his advisory role, Choi serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Monsoon Education Youth Project and is a member of Endless Knot, both nonprofit organizations based in Globe, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-based recommendation reports combining modeling, tax strategies, and asset management, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.