Xiao Zhou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joshua Wulkan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Greg Morris Cards, Inc. and spent 15 years at Huggins and Scott Auctions. Edward Jones is a 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lou Chien Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citigroup, Thrivent Investment Management, and United Air Lines. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kevin Dommes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services and UBS Bank USA since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets and banking products.

Brian Asher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nirmal Rout is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property business in Oakland, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Zachary Unger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously held roles at Pacific Premier Bank, Cal Poly Corporation, and California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

James Hinckley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of investment products and services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Fabiana Filips is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in delivering financial planning services tailored to individual and household needs. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by developing customized investment management strategies that reflect their unique objectives and values. Fabiana’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. Her foundational approach centers on transparency, trust, and a commitment to clients’ financial well-being. Fabiana utilizes Merrill’s research and resources alongside her industry knowledge to empower individuals and families to take charge of their financial futures. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and received her Bachelor's degree from Lehman College, having previously attended Brooklyn College. Fabiana is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, Fabiana enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She values building long-lasting client relationships and supporting community involvement.

Brett Oland is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC, Fisher Investment, and TD Ameritrade. Before his financial services career, he held positions at Monkey Sports, Braum's, A-Game Grill, and Allen Sports Association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Sean Parks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and sophisticated modeling tools.

Charles Truong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously held roles at Bank of the West and Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Wibert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

John Wells is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Prior to his financial advisory role, his background includes positions at Rhumbix, Inc. and Gusto, Inc., as well as experience in design education at Parsons School of Design. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning using proprietary research and tools, serving clients through a network of financial advisors with a range of specialized planning options.

Marcos Palma Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Palma Gardening LLC, a landscaping company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Areeya Vesvoranan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and a bakery and cafe, as well as teaching positions at Florida International University and Miami Palmetto Senior High School. Outside of finance, she is involved with Thai Tamarind Restaurant in Belmont, CA, where she assists with customer service duties. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that cover retirement, education, risk management, and specialty areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Russ Bizhko is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lafayette, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

David Kramer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as chairman of finance for a condominium homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kathleen Ortiz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Ortiz is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

Kurt Miyamura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with various model portfolios and research resources.