Bang Tran is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with family members. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the 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.

Tina Ma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Quyen Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Nguyen held roles in a variety of industries, including education and retail. Nguyen is currently affiliated with San Francisco State University as well. 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 broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stanford Law is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. He has been with Fidelity for over 18 years, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant since 2006. His professional focus is on wealth planning, working closely with clients and families to help them achieve their financial goals. Stanford holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and wealth planning services. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, football, golf, traveling, and spending time with his family.

David Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1ST Global Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for multiple trusts and is a principal at Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corp, providing tax and accounting services. He also holds a board member position with BKR International, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct custom strategies.

Ashley Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nicole Gatiss is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and joined Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ana Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tiffany Le is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of The Mastic LLC, a company that provides residential rental services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and integrates centralized custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services.

John Froman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment recommendations.

Matthew Montini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Montini serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Maninder Budwal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and also has a longstanding role at Patelco Credit Union since 2010. 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 brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Barbara Erickson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Erickson serves on the investment committee of the Grace Lutheran Church endowment in Palo Alto, reviewing investment results and grant requests. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Samuel Lacy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Donnie Ayers LLC and prior stints with Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Andrew Andrikopoulos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Andrikopoulos Chiochios Accountants LLP, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jaz Lail is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Jaz served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023. Jaz focuses on holistic planning, aiming to empower individuals and families to work towards their financial well-being by integrating financial expertise with an understanding of clients' values and aspirations. Jaz holds a California Insurance License, supporting their professional capabilities in financial consulting. Outside of work, Jaz has interests in cars, concerts, fitness, outdoor adventures, pets, and snowboarding.

Kunjie Ou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allspring Global Investments and Wells Fargo, where he worked for a total of 19 years. 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its research center.

Davinder Gupta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Woven By Toyota, Roche, and Adobe Systems. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Yupeng Yang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Yang worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2020, and at Bank of America from 2017 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Richard Lewis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2020 and has over a decade of experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and EVCO Insurance Services Inc., where he also works as a sales agent specializing in individual and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.