Brandon Matsuno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Oracle for four years and held positions at Northwestern Mutual and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI technologies, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Li Xu is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. In this role, Li collaborates closely with clients and advisors to understand investment needs and objectives, supporting clients throughout the financial planning process to help them pursue their investment goals confidently. Li has extensive experience in financial services, having worked as a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021 and as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2009 to 2018. Li holds a California Insurance License, which supports the provision of comprehensive financial and insurance planning services.

Yingfei Shi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. Shi holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Outside of advisory work, Shi is an owner and partner in multiple real estate investments across several states. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Donald Tonelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 53 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes nearly three decades at Foothill Securities, Inc. and eight years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Tonelli also maintains a long-standing arrangement as a licensed real estate broker referring prospects to Keller Williams Realty. OSAIC is a large multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, offering diversified investment programs and a model-based approach to asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Michael Caulkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly Linsco Private Ledger) since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a DBA called Solutions Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports advisors with research tools and diverse investment strategies.

Danny Chung is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2018. He focuses on assisting clients in making informed decisions about their financial futures by developing and implementing comprehensive financial plans tailored to their goals. His professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2018, a Financial Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2015, a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2012, and a Fixed Income Specialist at ML Stern & Co. from 2003 to 2009. Danny holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership of multi-family properties. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew D. Ferguson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Ferguson has served as a trustee for Marietta College and is involved locally as a board member of the Los Gatos Education Fund and an advisory committee member for the Los Gatos Union School District. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a comprehensive platform.

Michael Bernier is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial in Milpitas, CA, with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 28 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Alka Kumar is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. She has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their goals and priorities. Her work focuses on helping clients achieve financial freedom and peace of mind. Prior to her current position, Kumar served as Vice President Financial Solutions Adviser at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. She also held the role of Vice President Private Client Adviser at JP Morgan Chase N.A. from 2011 to 2016 and was a Licensed Banker at Chase from 2006 to 2010. Kumar holds a California Insurance License. She emphasizes building trust and sincerely caring for her clients' financial well-being in her professional approach.

Sanjay Rajwani is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Jeffrey Gustafson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed to offer various insurance products including accident and health, disability, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm uses a model-based investment process that emphasizes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies supported by multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Paula Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously was employed at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc and WFG. Outside of advising, Paula operates a tax preparation and accounting service as a CPA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Phuong Mai is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Transitions Wealth Advisors and has provided comprehensive financial planning, risk management, and asset management services. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Debby Kurniawati is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, Unionbanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Nina Reyes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of experience with the firm. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to support its financial planning process.

Daniel Dols is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously holding roles as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative. Daniel brings a personal understanding of the financial challenges faced by clients in Silicon Valley, drawing on his background as the son of immigrants and his local upbringing. Daniel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, food, social events, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Matthew Reinhardt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Buckingham Strategic Wealth and The Colony Group. Reinhardt is involved in accounting and bookkeeping for a real estate-related business outside his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Arman Bhangu is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He previously served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2024 to 2025. In his role, Arman focuses on goal-based planning and providing personalized investment guidance to help clients achieve financial confidence. Arman holds a California Insurance License, which supports his efforts to offer comprehensive financial advice. His approach aims to foster trust and assist clients in navigating important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Arman has personal interests that include cars, comedy, fitness, hiking, and spending time with pets.

Lyle Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.