Dong Choi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including six years at the current firm. Outside of his advisory role, Choi serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Monsoon Education Youth Project and is a member of Endless Knot, both nonprofit organizations based in Globe, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-based recommendation reports combining modeling, tax strategies, and asset management, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Patrick Bauzon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. His career in financial services spans over nine years, including experience as a Financial Advisor at Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors from 2021 to 2023 and as a Registered Sales Associate at Fremont Bank from 2018 to 2021. Patrick holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional capabilities in the financial sector. His work focuses on providing clients with tailored financial plans to help navigate areas such as wealth accumulation, retirement, and income planning, utilizing Fidelity's planning tools and services. Outside of his professional career, Patrick has interests in cars, football, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

John Mathews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ian Foo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera Investment Services, MW Wealth Advisors, Scottrade, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley. Foo also serves in a financial institution role at Stanford Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Maximilian Mc Kelvy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC for five years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2021. Mc Kelvy is the sole proprietor of Pacific Succession Planning LLC, a marketing entity based in San Francisco focused on business development and growth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Wendi Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current roles, she held a consulting assignment at BlackRock, Inc. through a management consulting group. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG considerations when applicable.

Zubair Hakimi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Fremont, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Saumya Batra is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Saumya held various roles at Wells Fargo entities from 2017 to 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to registered investment companies, and use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Maha Riaz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial strategies by tailoring plans to their evolving life stories, aiming to facilitate objective and confident decision-making aligned with clients' values and goals. Prior to her current role, Maha worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2025 to 2026, and she has experience in wealth operations from her time at SVB Private between 2021 and 2024. Her professional background encompasses financial planning and wealth management. Outside of her professional career, Maha enjoys badminton, family activities, social events with friends, horseback riding, movies, and parenthood.

Francisco Barajas is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2017. He initially joined Fidelity Investments in 2013, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Francisco worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2013. Since 2006, Francisco has worked with numerous clients on investment planning, retirement planning, income protection, estate planning considerations, and financial conversations. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in income protection and estate planning. Francisco is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through wealth planning and values the success of his clients as integral to his own.

Chris Hu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, and previously worked at Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. His background also includes involvement with Blockchain At Berkeley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside input from its Global Investment Committee.

Mary Winchester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Dean Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bancwest Investment Services, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jonathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and also works as a driver for Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice based on a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

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.

Georgina Jui is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1988, except for a brief period at TD Ameritrade from 2023 to 2024. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and alternative investment due diligence.

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.

Mohammad Shams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time transportation services with Uber in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines extensive assets under management with research-driven investment approaches and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.