Roland Villanueva is an Investment Consultant with experience in financial planning and client relationship management. He has worked in various roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2024, Financial Consultant and Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2019, and Personal Banker at Citibank from 2014 to 2016. In his current role, Roland focuses on understanding clients' unique stories to develop personalized and holistic financial plans and investment strategies that aim to support their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Roland has interests in baseball, fishing, football, kayaking, outdoor adventures, and spends time with his pets.

Min Ma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Ma has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Ma is involved in providing in-home supportive services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with investment options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Julianna Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, she held positions at Avail, LLC and the City of Sharonville, and she studied at the University of Kentucky. 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Evelyn Huey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 2013 to 2017 and has been with LPL Financial and Fremont Bank since 2017. Evelyn is also a commissioned notary in the State of California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Aarushi Khurana is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Ducat Capital Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Carlos Ruiz is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Oregon Axe and Lane County Umpires Association. Ruiz is also a student at the University of Oregon. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

James Li is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held roles as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Citi Global Markets Inc in 2022, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and Universal Banker at Unionbanc Investment Services from 2017 to 2018. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth advising, focusing on creating sound financial plans to help clients navigate life transitions. James holds a California Insurance License.

Ellice Papp is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Altos Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2002. Papp serves on the board of directors for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, a nonprofit theatre company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

John Sheehan Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and USAA Investment Management Company. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Charles Schwab 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 offers both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining scale with an integrated structure that includes custody and brokerage services.

Souad Hasbini is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Cetera, Bank of America, and J.P. Morgan Securities, among other firms. She has also held roles outside of financial services, including positions at Apple Inc. and several real estate-related companies. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Blerina Mucaj is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial needs and develop tailored plans and strategies to help them pursue their goals. Her professional experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC, where she served as a Private Client Advisor from 2019 to 2022, Financial Advisor from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Advisor Associate Trainee in 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Premier Banking Advisor at RBC Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017. Blerina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, and traveling.

Liming Cai is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. Prior to his current position, he worked at In Home Supportive Services from 2017 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Richard Amaechi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In his current role, he focuses on building strong relationships with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that evolve over time. His approach emphasizes clear communication and steady guidance to help clients make informed decisions and achieve peace of mind. Before becoming Vice President, Richard held the position of Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments and gained prior experience as a Training Manager at UBS, Retail Sales Supervisor at Vanguard, and participated in Vanguard's Emerging Leadership Development Program. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance products. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in cars, fitness, and museums.

Hunter Risbeck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Ambulance and teaching positions at Chabot College and San Francisco State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Rene Francois Cervantes is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a director at Matterport, Inc., a high-tech firm, and works as a Certified Public Accountant providing accounting and bookkeeping services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Gaylord Gomez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011, including five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tyler Montano is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co from 2017 to 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Elizabeth Jessup is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Origin Point in 2022 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2003. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hannah Avanessian is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She collaborates with individuals and families to create and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique lifestyles. Hannah emphasizes trust, respect, and empathy as the foundations of the strong relationships she maintains with clients. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Financial Representative in 2022, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, followed by Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025 before assuming her current position in 2026. Outside of her professional work, Hannah has interests in cooking and baking, gardening, swimming, and traveling.