Thomas Fritze is a ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2005 and has also been involved in life and health insurance sales through Creekside Insurance since 1995. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to develop collaborative, written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Mark Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked at Quest Software for eight years followed by six years at Dell. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

John Kettmann is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1991 and has since developed experience focusing on the 401(k) marketplace, investment management, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. John works to craft strategies that help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for both current and future generations. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and his Master's Degree from Golden Gate University.

Carl Schreiber is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he is also an actor with a sole proprietorship in the entertainment industry that remains open for residual income but is not active during market hours. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Siyuan Zhang is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he leads hardware manufacturing and procurement at Glimpse LLC dba Skylight. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering services across advisory and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes an integrated platform combining advisory programs with sales of financial products and manages investments through proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an investment business, MPG Investments, based in Pleasanton, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Alberto Delgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America N.A. since 2022. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held positions in athletics and recreation at the University of California Santa Cruz. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides investment services through various programs and affiliated entities.

William Hansen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience at Flagship Services, Inc. and Dio Deka prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client services.

Andre Barde Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he held positions at C2 Education and Charlie’s Place, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management solutions.

Jasper Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Urban Financial Services Coalition's SF Bay Area Chapter and is active in The #BuildWealth Movement as an author, speaker, workshop leader, and media founder. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to a broad range of financial products, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisory services with insurance and lending solutions.

Diana Andersen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked for firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Silicon Valley Capital Partners. Andersen serves as Co-Director of Student Affairs for the Association for Latino Professionals for America, coordinating student chapters and networks. 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 management and non-discretionary advice with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Gary Pereira is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years and operated under his own practice from 2006 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Pereira is involved in residential real estate sales, insurance sales, personal training, and serves as an umpire for youth baseball games. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and provides access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

John Dominge is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Alyssa Chi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in educational roles at San Jose State University, Yonsei University, De Anza College, and Evergreen Valley High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Marika Somorjai is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of advising, she owns Marika Skin Care, a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Steven Do is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at E*TRADE in various capacities from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive investor in a poke restaurant in Santa Cruz, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and extensive asset management capabilities.

Haiqing Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Their background includes roles at Bank of America, Guardian Life, MassMutual, and New York Life, among others. Chen serves as treasurer and board member for the US Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, where they assist with bookkeeping and event organization to support the Chinese American business community. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Hector Garza is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, PFG Advisors, LPL Financial, and Stanford Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA 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, providing tailored solutions that include a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tyler Siegert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and The Bartlett Group Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of ADC Group. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and collaborates with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.