Adrian Baker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Montage Wellness Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Christina Yuni is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Reef Hunters LLC, a company involved in real estate and technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, with a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Dahn Lincoln is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the downtown San Jose office in Silicon Valley, Northern California. He began his career in financial services in 2016 in Los Angeles' Century City district. Dahn supports individuals and families by developing personalized financial plans through a Goals-Based Wealth Management process that centers on clients' values and priorities. He leverages Merrill Lynch's investment insights and Bank of America’s banking services to offer comprehensive wealth management solutions. Dahn holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He possesses several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and English, reflecting his years spent studying abroad in China and Japan. Dahn is a member of professional organizations such as SILVAR and the UCLA Alumni Association. Outside of work, his personal interests include basketball, football, music, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.

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 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also operates Ivy Financial Planning & Associates, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant JV softball coach at Los Gatos High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Fluent in English and Turkish, she works closely with multigenerational families, individuals, and business owners to provide integrated wealth management strategies. Her approach includes coordinating investment insights from Merrill Lynch with banking resources of Bank of America, emphasizing trust and clear communication to develop personalized financial strategies that address both near-term liquidity and long-term objectives such as retirement and legacy planning. With over 20 years of experience across various industries, Elif applies her background in Decision Sciences and Management from Old Dominion University to support time-sensitive, data-driven decision making. She holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional role, Elif engages in community service through volunteering with organizations such as ETACUSA, Preventing Child Abuse, and The Salvation Army. She also enjoys painting, cooking Mediterranean food, dancing, and traveling with her family.

Dominick Ruiz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mary Rono is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 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 LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Carson Schmick is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Republic Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Nathan Hodson is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Farmers Insurance Group and more than eight years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Nathan works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios across various investment platforms.

Christen Blodgett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 17 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Crescent Capital Planning, where she is also the owner. Outside of her financial services work, Christen volunteers as a youth mentor and leads community service and social justice initiatives as Social Action Chair for a local fraternity chapter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of over 10,000 advisors.

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 with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Virtus Partners LLC and involvement with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Michinaka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Michinaka has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models to support client engagements and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Edward Jones, Financial Engines Advisors, and Comerica Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and fitness trainer of Odyssey Senior Fitness in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

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.