Alka Kumar is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. She has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their goals and priorities. Her work focuses on helping clients achieve financial freedom and peace of mind. Prior to her current position, Kumar served as Vice President Financial Solutions Adviser at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. She also held the role of Vice President Private Client Adviser at JP Morgan Chase N.A. from 2011 to 2016 and was a Licensed Banker at Chase from 2006 to 2010. Kumar holds a California Insurance License. She emphasizes building trust and sincerely caring for her clients' financial well-being in her professional approach.

Rakan Sawalha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Silk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the GD Group. He offers personalized investment guidance tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. John focuses on areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). John works collaboratively with clients to develop individualized financial strategies designed to support their long-term objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, John enjoys golfing, hiking, fishing, baseball, football, pickleball, reading, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family. He actively participates in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engagement in the communities they serve.

Phuong Mai is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked with Kestra Advisory and Transitions Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Caryna Corzine is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is committed to providing advice and guidance to individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations through a planning-based approach tailored to their goals and priorities. Her focus includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. Her expertise centers on placing the investor at the center of the wealth management process, using an understanding of clients' lives as the foundation for recommending financial strategies designed to help them pursue their goals and adjust their plans over time. Caryna is aligned with the philosophy of The Eyer – Corzine – O'Connell Group, which emphasizes long-term progress and personalized financial management. Caryna holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys golfing, hiking, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Valerie Kuo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Rakuten Viki, and various positions in education and local government. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Michelle Ruan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Michelle works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term goals, providing personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Michelle collaborates with Bank of America specialists to offer clients comprehensive banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as part of her advisory services. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Chinese. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys badminton, hiking, running, swimming, and yoga.

Daniel Dols is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously holding roles as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative. Daniel brings a personal understanding of the financial challenges faced by clients in Silicon Valley, drawing on his background as the son of immigrants and his local upbringing. Daniel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, food, social events, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Arman Bhangu is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He previously served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2024 to 2025. In his role, Arman focuses on goal-based planning and providing personalized investment guidance to help clients achieve financial confidence. Arman holds a California Insurance License, which supports his efforts to offer comprehensive financial advice. His approach aims to foster trust and assist clients in navigating important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Arman has personal interests that include cars, comedy, fitness, hiking, and spending time with pets.

Kim Pham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

Erick Ortez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Catherine Fang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Vaibhav Rana is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Tata SIA Airlines Limited, and Jet Airways. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Hong Phuc Duong is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Guaranteed Rate Affinity, CitiGroup Global Markets Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Duong is based in San Jose, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Lazard Asset Management, First Republic Investment Management, and First Republic Securities Company. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Zhiqi Tang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Tang worked at Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. for three years and has held roles at Poly Capital, Everbright Securities, PwC, and earned experience through academic positions at the University of Southern California and Boston University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Maluchnik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Yan Huang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Kuzmich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Advanced Emergency Systems LLC, a company specializing in emergency services and response software, and serves as a Hospitality Ambassador for Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, California. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Anna Loegering is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and based in San Jose, CA. She joined LPL Enterprise in 2026 and has prior experience working as a part-time gymnastics instructor and as an office assistant in the UC Davis Plant Sciences department. She is also involved with Whova, Inc. outside of her advisory role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers, combining financial planning with access to various brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.