John Mathews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Ian Foo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Cetera Investment Services, MW Wealth Advisors, and Scottrade. He is also involved with Stanford Federal Credit Union in a financial institution capacity. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jeannie Mainland is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Mainland is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that supports both advisory programs and financial product sales.

Zubair Hakimi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Fremont, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Maha Riaz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial strategies by tailoring plans to their evolving life stories, aiming to facilitate objective and confident decision-making aligned with clients' values and goals. Prior to her current role, Maha worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2025 to 2026, and she has experience in wealth operations from her time at SVB Private between 2021 and 2024. Her professional background encompasses financial planning and wealth management. Outside of her professional career, Maha enjoys badminton, family activities, social events with friends, horseback riding, movies, and parenthood.

Dean Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously 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 investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jonathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and also works as a driver for Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. 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 ongoing advice based on a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Chandra Dulam is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals, families, senior executives, specialized doctors, and small businesses to understand their medium- and long-term financial needs. Chandra provides strategies to help clients reach their goals by utilizing Merrill Lynch investment products, Bank of America banking services, and resources from Bank of America Private Bank specialists, tailored to clients’ financial sophistication. Chandra’s expertise includes managing investments and risks for the long term, implementing wealth preservation and transfer strategies, and offering services such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He combines a strong financial background with Merrill’s wealth management platform to develop customized strategies that address his clients’ unique financial situations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Osmania University, a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Arizona. Chandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community organizations including AIM For Seva (Bay Area, CA), Foundation For Excellence (Bay Area, CA), and the Silicon Valley Rotary Club. Chandra speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Vu Le is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities. Prior to this position, Vu worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Vu holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in beach activities, fitness, football, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Mohammad Shams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time transportation services with Uber in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines extensive assets under management with research-driven investment approaches and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Priti Manglik is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. She is based in Pleasanton, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mark Palmer is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines in Santa Clara, CA. He has held roles within various affiliated firms since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of his advisory work, Palmer is involved in pro bono legal services, serves on the advisory board for the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights at Claremont McKenna College, and contributes to the marketing efforts of Smulin Contemporary Ballet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Valerie Tu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA. Her work history includes roles at BMO Bank NA and BancWest Investment Services before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and advanced management technologies.

Kylee Harrison is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Fremont, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions in education and banking. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

William Wolfe IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Incapital LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Wolfe operates under Menlo Asset Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Airung Liu is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic and has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an independent agent providing fixed insurance strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across various asset classes while offering integrated brokerage and advisory services.

Hai Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a residential real estate investment and property management business. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Aimmune Therapeutics and roles at San Jose State and Second Harvest Food Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on stable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Margaret Bussmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that employs firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.