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.

Peter Banne is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Francisco, CA. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over four decades at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

John Jr. Ellis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Lucia Capital Group and Currency Capital. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

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.

Max Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, implements tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics.

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.

Christopher Lightner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alameda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at TrendKite and W2O Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Leah Weinberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with OSAIC. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Investacorp, and she has operated Weinberg Financial Group since 2015, where she serves as a partner and sales assistant involved in research, analysis, and scheduling. She also holds an insurance production position focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele spanning retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and various third-party services to construct portfolios that include traditional and alternative investments.

Karen Cao is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Maximilian Mc Kelvy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC for five years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2021. Mc Kelvy is the sole proprietor of Pacific Succession Planning LLC, a marketing entity based in San Francisco focused on business development and growth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety 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 proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.