Qiqin Zhu is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Paramus, New Jersey. With over 30 years of experience, she has held roles including controller, corporate finance analyst, and wealth management advisor. She provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique financial goals of individuals, families, small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and international corporations. Qiqin focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Qiqin holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from East China Institution of Technology. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in both English and Chinese, she employs a process-oriented, personalized approach to build long-term trust and help clients pursue their financial goals through customized investment strategies. Outside of her professional work, Qiqin enjoys dancing, music, reading, swimming, table tennis, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies. She resides in Paramus with her husband and son.

Chia An Wang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. Wang holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and several other firms. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Zachary Lafer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and recently beginning his career in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Griffith Growth Search Fund and Funko LLC, as well as time spent in full-time education. 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 with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing operations.

Ivy Luu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ramon Ware is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he operated RW Leadership Coaching LLC for five years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Gayl Hynek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2002. In addition to her advisory work, she provides notary services to clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Kathy Chang is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. She has been a financial advisor for over 16 years, focusing on helping clients achieve their life goals through personalized financial plans. Her expertise includes retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient investing, as well as wealth accumulation and preservation. Prior to her current role, Kathy held positions such as Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2020, Investment Specialist at American Century Investments in 2014, Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2006 to 2008, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2002 to 2006. Kathy holds a California Insurance License.

Dan Santillan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, and Wells Fargo in various roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Tony Phouanenavong is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Arkshire Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling disability insurance to doctors at UCSF and serves as a community-based instructor at Pleasant Hill Education Center. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, advisory and brokerage solutions, and access to model wealth portfolios, combining advisory programs with active sales of financial products and insurance through an integrated platform.

Davin Lundgren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, 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 focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to generate recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Elly Chan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 32 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Chan is also an independent insurance agent, servicing Life/Accident/Health and Property & Casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Navdeep Brar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Sequoia Financial LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as business activities with Nirmal Brar Md Inc and Cory D Jaques Md Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shiba Mehra is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Mehra held roles at Rakuten and Wells Fargo and has experience as a self-employed professional. Outside of finance, Mehra has worked with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hanyu Zhao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Zhao's career includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, as well as prior experience with JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Manoj Das is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Margaret Chan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America and Foothill Securities, along with her ongoing involvement in accounting and tax consulting through Vasona CPA & Associates and Pacific CFO & Business Solutions. She also acts as an agent for long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients—including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations—offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside multiple investment platforms. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Daniel Gregg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Merrill, Peninsula Equity Capital, NorthWestern Mutual, and Locale, with a background that includes time in the fitness and retail industries as well as attending Foothill College and San Jose State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Nancy Pyzel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked for firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp, Royal Alliance Associates, and Acord & Fong Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, Pyzel writes a monthly humor column for the Foolish Times of Monterey and serves as secretary and board member for Women in Financial Services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Maile Huynh is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Her work focuses on partnering with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and needs, leveraging Fidelity's resources to create customized financial plans. Throughout her career, Maile has emphasized building and maintaining close relationships with clients to establish trust and reliability. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional role, Maile's personal interests include cars, family activities, music, sailing, and traveling.

Brian Shih is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior work experience at Nimble Robotics, Amazon, and serves in the United States Army Reserve. His industry experience as a financial advisor is under one year. 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 and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.