Richa Rastogi is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She leads a team of associates who collaborate with clients to develop customized financial plans and assist in implementing strategies. Her role involves coaching and guiding her team to achieve their potential and success. Richa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and Vice President Financial Consultant CFP® before assuming her current leadership role. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in 2015 and as an Associate at JM Financial Services from 2011 to 2014. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Richa enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, and music.

Christopher Symank is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets over his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Yitao Huang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and New York Life Insurance Company. Additionally, Huang is a California Notary Public providing services to clients and acquaintances. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved software to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations within collaborative annual planning engagements.

Jeffrey Gong is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Ngoc Dinh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2015, Ngoc was involved with Hot Box Yoga and Xplore Yoga, where they worked for several years. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Hadis Farazmand is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA in 2024, Farazmand worked at Technology Credit Union and San Francisco Federal Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Jairo Rodriguez Aleman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with individuals, business owners, and families to clarify their financial priorities and develop aligned long-term strategies. He focuses on providing a structured planning process that brings clarity, organization, and confidence throughout the stages of his clients' financial lives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jairo works with clients on areas including college education planning, retirement income, employee benefits, equity compensation services, tax minimization, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Jairo is involved in his community as a volunteer coach in high school wrestling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Chuck Wong is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., TD Ameritrade, and BancWest Investment Services. Outside of finance, he holds a 50% ownership interest in a vending machine business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dyana Mathis is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in San Mateo, CA, where she has worked since 2014. She has nine years of industry experience. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios.

Elif Bower is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. She leverages over 20 years of experience across multiple industries to offer a comprehensive, client-focused approach. Her practice combines the investment capabilities of Merrill Lynch with the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Elif holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Decision Sciences (Business Analytics) and Management from Old Dominion University. She has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Turkish, with conversational Arabic, she is able to effectively communicate across diverse client bases. Committed to community involvement, Elif participates with organizations such as ETACUSA (Empowering the Turkish American Community), Preventing Child Abuse, and The Salvation Army. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys painting, cooking Mediterranean cuisine, dancing, drawing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, music, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Nathan Jia is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He focuses on ensuring clients' capital is actively working towards their financial success, emphasizing regular in-person meetings to refine and adjust financial plans aligned with clients' goals. Nathan's professional experience includes roles as Vice President at Sunstone Management Inc from 2023 to 2024, Managing Director at Sunstone Trust Company from 2021 to 2023, and Investment Manager at American Lending Center Holdings Inc from 2017 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys activities such as badminton, fitness, hiking, movies, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Carson Schmick is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Republic Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Mansfield is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at the College of Financial Planning and First Republic Securities Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dergalis Associates, LLC, focusing on the sales of group and individual ancillary products. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Dukens Holmes Tallandier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, they were involved with Bay Area Home Cleaning, a residential and commercial cleaning service they owned and managed. Dukens also served in the US Army Reserves from 2013 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Borami Yoon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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 modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Fang Wang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. She specializes in assisting individuals, families, and professionals with financial decisions, focusing on college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Fang takes a personalized, goals-based approach to wealth planning, aiming to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial journeys. With over 14 years of experience in client relationship management, Fang has developed expertise in cross-cultural communication and client engagement. Her background includes leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale initiatives, which enhances her capability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and deliver results tailored to each client's unique needs. Prior to becoming an advisor, she gained foundational experience in client service and account operations within the firm, providing her with insights into client priorities such as responsiveness, clarity, and trust. Fang holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai International Studies University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is committed to building lasting relationships founded on trust and attentive service. Beyond her professional role, Fang participates in community activities through the Parent Teacher Association and enjoys interests including badminton, biking, cooking, dancing, music, photography, scuba diving, singing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Zana Lugo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She brings extensive experience in financial advisory roles, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020, Financial Advisor at Pettinelli Financial Partners from 2018 to 2019, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2014 to 2018, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2003 to 2013. Zana holds a California Insurance License and focuses on financial planning to help clients work towards goals important to them and their families. She values the opportunity to support clients on their financial journeys.

Victoria Makovitch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Advisory Services for two years. She has been involved since 2001 with Wellings & Co. and Wellings Wealth Care, where she performs tax preparation and accounting services alongside wealth management assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create custom strategies across various program structures.

Lindsay Adamson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, First Republic Wealth Management, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Benjamin Chang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2004 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2015. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments within an integrated operational structure.