Luiz Carlos Macedo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic automation and research-driven methods to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Sally Chib is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Jenny Huang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2022, following a decade at TD Ameritrade. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Christina Marie Mendoza is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

John Roxas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stewart Pascoe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of experience in the industry, including a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Pascoe is based in San Jose, CA. 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 provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with insurance and lending services.

Lovely Agnihotri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Cathay Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. She also took periods away from the industry to be a stay-at-home mom. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data and applies diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. He is based in San Mateo, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Matthew Prentice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jeremy Hsia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, preceded by roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as well as a period of self-employment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Hongze Chen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Metlife Securities Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Tomlinson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2018. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive retirement income strategies, addressing tax-efficient investing and navigating key retirement risks. His collaborative, detail-oriented approach supports families in preserving their wealth and working toward long-term financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Private Client Specialist, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant before his current position. Andrew holds a California insurance license. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include cars, concerts, gardening, hiking, pets, and running.

Allan Abrams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, Reliastar, VOYA Financial Advisors, and his own firm, Abrams Insurance & Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Koyama is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2018 to 2021, and served as a Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2018. Christopher holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in wealth planning and financial consulting. His professional approach centers on building transparent relationships tailored to client priorities, leveraging his team's dedication and Fidelity's network to develop customized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Christopher is engaged in family activities, parenthood, and caring for pets.

Kenneth Flax is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2006 and previously at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Pamela Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to assist clients in customizing their financial plans to work towards achieving their financial goals. She has been in this role since 2023. Prior to her current position, Pamela served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Hughes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 10 years. Hughes is based in San Mateo, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Annie Wakayama is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Simon Lui is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on high net worth individuals and their families, including their businesses, to navigate financial strategies. His expertise includes retirement planning, income distribution strategies, asset allocation, goal planning, education planning, insurance planning, company and business investments, and 401K and deferred compensation. Simon helps clients manage equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Simon holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience includes extensive work in the finance industry prior to becoming a wealth manager, which he applies to assist clients in both short-term and long-term financial planning under changing market conditions. He follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Simon enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and playing tennis.

Htet Htet Aung is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Htet worked at Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and delivering model portfolios to intermediary platforms.