Joanne Gong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 1997, working within the firm for 29 years. 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.

Katherine Lynne Seidel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones before joining UBS in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Santa Cruz Personal Training & Sports Rehab, where she contributes to marketing, advertising, and sales activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform of products, research, and capital markets services.

Michael Guimarin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Learn Sensemaking, LLC, an education technology business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory services supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Annelise Kettmann is a Financial Advisor and a member of The Kettmann Group, a family-led team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with more than 35 years of experience. The group focuses on providing customized, goals-based financial strategies to help clients navigate their unique circumstances. Annelise specializes in assisting multi-generational families and business owners with wealth management, long-term planning, and strategies designed to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. She holds a bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University and maintains professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Annelise speaks English and Spanish and is affiliated with the Junior League of San Jose. Outside of her professional work, Annelise is involved in community service through organizations such as Hunger at Home. Her personal interests include golfing, surfing, and tennis.

Tam Thanh Le is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Polaris Advisory Inc, San Jose State University, PremierOne Credit Union, Citibank, and Victoria’s Secret. Outside of his advisory role, he owns businesses involved in Amazon and eBay reselling. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.

Benito Barillas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for six years at Seguros Antigua, Corredores de Seguros, S.A. Outside of his advisory role, he has a partial ownership interest in a house rental business in Antigua Guatemala. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Curtis Bunch Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1999 with Smith Barney/Morgan Stanley and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. Curtis has over twenty years of experience helping clients achieve their personal financial goals by implementing comprehensive planning and wealth management strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Curtis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from San Francisco State University and an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from the College of San Mateo. Curtis works closely with clients' certified public accountants, estate planning attorneys, and other financial professionals to develop integrated wealth management plans. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in the community as the San Mateo AYSO Regional Treasurer and volunteers with local youth sports organizations, including the American Youth Soccer Organization.

John Lowenberg Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Btig, LLC for 20 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Yongqing Zhang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a selected group of individuals, executives, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of clients' full financial pictures and the creation of flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Yongqing's expertise spans college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Outside of his professional role, Yongqing participates in community volunteer work aligned with the Merrill tradition. He enjoys basketball, tennis, and spending time with his family.

William Stricker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017 and also has experience at Tulane. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Pankit Patel serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he assists clients in utilizing Fidelity's suite of resources to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their individual and family economic situations. His approach is centered on clients' needs and financial goals. Patel has over a decade of experience working with High Net Worth clients in retirement, income, and wealth planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2012, and an Investment Consultant and Registered Representative at UBS from 2007 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jason Arzate Murillo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Professional at New York Life. Jason is licensed in California for insurance. He is committed to providing personalized financial guidance that aligns with each client's individual objectives and life stages. He focuses on building relationships based on trust and understanding to support clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys comedy, fitness, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Karen Zhu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Mizuho Securities LLC for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a dog sitting business in Palo Alto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisor and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services utilizing structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brenda Castellanos Rojas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at US Bank and San Jose State University. 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 in its recommendations.

Chohee Chong is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victor Chan is a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he is committed to helping all associates within his branch provide a positive client experience to uphold Fidelity's Standard of Care. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2021 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Victor enjoys family activities, football, attending social events with friends, and music.

Mengxiao Shan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals and changing market conditions. Mengxiao offers access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Mengxiao's expertise spans family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, employee benefit plans, international wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. She and her team focus on developing individualized strategies and providing ongoing portfolio advice for individuals, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations, particularly in the Silicon Valley area. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida and a Bachelor's Degree from Shenyang Normal University. Mengxiao is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She speaks both English and Chinese. Outside of work, she volunteers in her community and enjoys basketball, cooking, hiking, music, photography, reading, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Marc Gambrel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMC Bank NA, U.S. Bank, and various retail companies. He is based in Los Altos, California. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm operates within a larger banking and broker-dealer organization and offers customized services delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Baker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Montage Wellness Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Christina Yuni is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Reef Hunters LLC, a company involved in real estate and technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, with a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.