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.

Laihingester Ng is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ng serves as treasurer on the boards of the Los Altos Rotary Aids Project and the San Jose Christian Alliance Church. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sibyl Woo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., The Vanguard Group, and the University of California Merced. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Lev Ravkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to Cetera, he was employed at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and First Investors Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Qiao Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Li worked at Citigroup/Citibank and Bank of Hebel. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jeffrey Froshman is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he has served as a lecturer at California State University - Monterey Bay for over 30 years. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for 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, providing a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Suet Wong is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wong worked at Guarmor and San Francisco State University. Outside of advisory work, Wong is involved in property management for a real estate business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, brokerage, and custody services.

Michael Laport is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of LAPORT GROUP LLC, an engineering consulting firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Steven Bono is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Bono serves on the boards of the 49ers Foundation and Lamonica’s Pizza Dough Company, contributing to nonprofit and manufacturing sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Weijie Yuan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Premier Nissan of San Jose and Next Generation Marketing Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelina Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.