Theresa Ruiz Fong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-owner of Baden Coin Laundry, LLC, a business she has been involved with since 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicola Ostrum is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and has concurrently worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. Ostrum serves as an Investment Committee member for El Camino Hospital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks, with implementation services provided by affiliated entities.

David Amann is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Redwood City, CA since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Wang is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked at General Motors Financial and Pi Charging and was affiliated with the University of Michigan. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lucas Sotto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and teaching positions at Chapman University. He has also been involved with Hanano Ramen and Tpumps. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Julia Li is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo and Citigroup firms dating back to 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services supported by firm-approved planning tools and a wide range of advisory programs.

Donovan Kerr is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with the Levin Johnston Team at Marcus & Millichap and was involved in catering and event services at Domenico Winery Catering & Events. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peter Bergquist is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Dimitar Kotov is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset criteria, 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 advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Xinqing Lai is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and have previously worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thao Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She focuses on assisting clients in utilizing Fidelity's resources to pursue their financial goals. Thao emphasizes sharing knowledge and aims to empower clients to confidently manage the complexities of their financial situations. Thao's experience at Fidelity Investments includes previous positions as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.

Drake Kelly is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining MassMutual, he worked at XILO and Optyo, and has experience with various fitness and service-oriented roles. He has also served in the Army National Guard. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using firm-approved software and provides specialized programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Floriberta Sario Perez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Good Sports Inc. and Altimeter Capital. She has also been involved in academic and student success initiatives at San Jose State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by a structured planning process and firm-approved tools.

Jason Swanson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Palfish, Fun Language International (Bangkok) Ltd, and Entree Express, LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a driver for Uber Technologies, Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad investable universe. The firm engages in discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including oversight of sub-advisers and application of algorithmic portfolio construction methods.

Linda Ma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Stacy Blair is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years at the firm and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Stacy worked in education with Fairfax County Public Schools and spent time as a homemaker. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Hannah Han is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank. Charles Schwab 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 combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Hashini Jayasekara Sa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its planning process.

Victor Mandella is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and other financial and accounting firms. In addition to his advisory roles, he is an officer at Moon & Mandella Accountancy Corporation, a CPA firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Tze Hng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Wells Fargo, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, offering access to a broad range of strategies including ESG-focused options.