Matthew De Garmo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has prior experience at firms including AW Securities, Allworth Financial, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and The Vanguard Group. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Michael Mckay is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Jose, CA. He has been involved in investing for 20 years across financial markets, real estate, and small businesses. His professional focus includes working with small and medium-sized businesses in the Higher Education industry, providing financial and wealth management strategies, financial education, retirement planning, and portfolio construction and management. Michael holds a Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance from San Diego State University. He possesses professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He and his wife have lived in Sunnyvale for more than eighteen years, raising their two sons. Michael has served as a Board member with the American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) Region 44, acting as Community Program Outreach Director, reflecting his involvement in community activities related to youth soccer.

Melissa Barney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Barney holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Jose, CA. 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 processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Patrick Ho is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has previously worked as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2019 and as a Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC from 2017 to 2018. Patrick focuses on building strong relationships with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He holds a California Insurance License. Patrick's approach emphasizes understanding what is important to his clients and their families to collaboratively create effective financial strategies.

Nicky Wright is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. She has prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2023 to 2026 and has held roles such as Advanced Brokerage Representative at Robinhood from 2020 to 2022 and Customer Relationship Advocate at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2020. Her professional approach centers on partnering with clients to understand their priorities and co-develop tailored financial and investment strategies. She holds a California Insurance License and focuses on strategic financial and investment planning to help individuals and families pursue financial success through preserving, protecting, and growing their assets. Outside of her professional role, Nicky is interested in art, food, movies, outdoor adventures, reading, and singing.

Kenneth Prodger is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services for eight years before joining Cambridge in 2014. Prodger is also the founder of the Special Needs Planning Group, a business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Priya Sagar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2024. She specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning that includes investment guidance, tax-efficient investing, and long-term strategy development. Her approach focuses on understanding clients' personal goals to create tailored financial solutions. Prior to her current role, Ms. Sagar held positions as Senior Vice President and Private Banker at Citigroup from 2022 to 2024, Vice President and Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan N.A. from 2019 to 2022, and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in managing insurance-related financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Priya engages in family activities and enjoys sports such as surfing, swimming, and tennis. She also dedicates time to volunteering within her community.

Mark Grimsrud is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting across a broad range of solutions. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach and distributes financial products through affiliated bank and insurance entities.

Erik Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2006. Nelson is a silent partner with 20% ownership in a restaurant business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Keith Mc Ginnis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked part-time in the heating and cooling industry, handling building permit processes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gabriella Wang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CyberX and Merrill before returning to Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured discovery discussions and firm-approved planning tools, with a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Dean Correa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014 and also owns Correa Wealth Management, a financial practice based in San Jose. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Humberto Mendivil Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for three years and has a background that includes roles at California State University Monterey Bay and Cypress Coast Physical Therapy. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Jose, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Bruckner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and investment management functions.

Eatan Vijan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Avantax and TD Ameritrade. Vijan is the founder and president of Naimava Capital Management Group, an investment management and financial advisory business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Jonathan Cymrot is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Legends Pizza Co. and teaching positions at San Francisco State University, University of Kansas, and Valley Christian schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Ayman Kahale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo 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 and analytics.

Nhan Dang is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to provide personalized financial guidance, emphasizing the importance of building trust and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions. His professional experience spans several roles in the financial services industry, including positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill in 2020, Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2020, Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2017 to 2018, and Business Banker at Citibank from 2014 to 2017. This diverse background supports his expertise in delivering individualized financial strategies. Nhan holds a California Insurance License, which complements his advisory capabilities. His team-oriented approach focuses on serving clients as unique partners, utilizing thoughtful and tailored strategies to address their financial goals.

Carol Rice is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since the mid-1990s. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Judy Fang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and Banc of America Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and 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 market models.