Shashi Bhatia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, RBC Capital Markets, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support client objectives.

Chandra Dulam is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals, families, senior executives, specialized doctors, and small businesses to understand their medium- and long-term financial needs. Chandra provides strategies to help clients reach their goals by utilizing Merrill Lynch investment products, Bank of America banking services, and resources from Bank of America Private Bank specialists, tailored to clients’ financial sophistication. Chandra’s expertise includes managing investments and risks for the long term, implementing wealth preservation and transfer strategies, and offering services such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He combines a strong financial background with Merrill’s wealth management platform to develop customized strategies that address his clients’ unique financial situations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Osmania University, a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Arizona. Chandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community organizations including AIM For Seva (Bay Area, CA), Foundation For Excellence (Bay Area, CA), and the Silicon Valley Rotary Club. Chandra speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Joanna Chan Mui is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supporting advisors with research models, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Patrick Thor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Securities America, PFG Advisors, and KeyPoint Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Comerica Bank’s cash management platform serving corporate and institutional clients. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases with principles of diversification and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options, and also offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Vu Le is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities. Prior to this position, Vu worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Vu holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in beach activities, fitness, football, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Mark Palmer is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo Investments, and Presidio Capital Advisors. Palmer serves on the advisory board of the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights at Claremont McKenna College and participates on the marketing committee of Smulin Contemporary Ballet. 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 online advice.

Valerie Tu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA. Her prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Yujin Zheng is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, particularly those with concentrated stock positions resulting from IPO or exit events. She provides tailored financial strategies that address complex wealth management challenges, including concentrated stock positions, IPO planning, generational wealth transfer, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. With a background in statistics from Arizona State University, Yujin applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to financial planning. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Chinese, English, and Mandarin. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, executive compensation, family wealth management, and college education planning. Yujin is committed to understanding each client's unique goals and developing personalized strategies accordingly. She integrates the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse financial needs. Outside of her professional role, Yujin enjoys hiking, music, traveling, and yoga.

Kylee Harrison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry with under a year of experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she held various roles in education and banking, including positions at Fremont Bank, Texas A&M University, and multiple educational institutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Yifeng Tong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015 and previously worked at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2014 to 2016. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Airung Liu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an independent agent providing fixed insurance strategies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Christopher Wiebusch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Campbell, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Outside his advisory work, he has experience working with Do Life Inc and has a background that includes various roles prior to entering the financial industry. 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.

Janet Monger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2022 and previously operated Brennan Bookkeeping, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Client Service Associate at Blue Diamond Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary investment approach using risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its affiliation with a municipal advisor and specialized services such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Aimmune Therapeutics and roles at San Jose State and Second Harvest Food Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on stable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Xiangxiang Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at CreditEase in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Chia Ling Cherene Wong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Wong serves on the board of directors for Bartlett Educational Resources, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chun Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016 after four years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties managed through a local property management company. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes a broader range of regulatory registrations and derivatives capabilities.

David Dalaney is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2024. Prior to joining Schwab, he held roles at several companies, including Ultimate Staffing and Wipro. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized operations and a broad range of investment guidance tools.

Damon Focaracci is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting business focused on business and development consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for niches such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory options.

Ping He is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including time at the University of California prior to joining Cambridge in 2017. He serves as a director on the board of the Financial Planning Association’s Silicon Valley Chapter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a wide network of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.