Eliezer Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. He operates a business under the name Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robin Zhao is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, Zhao worked at IBM for one year and was affiliated with New York University for four years. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Yingquan Zhang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Zhang held positions at BMO Harris Bank, LPL Financial, CitiGroup, and CitiBank. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with IHSS since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Collin Chu is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Ardent Capital, and has prior experience at San Jose State University and Round Table Pizza. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yu Hong Tan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, Tan worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank. Before entering the financial industry, Tan held roles in the hospitality sector at Hilton and Marriott Hotels. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Vivek Thoppay is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Thoppay Team, serving a select group of executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and multi-generational families. Since starting his career at Merrill Lynch in 2002, Vivek has built a team emphasizing intellectual rigor, thoughtful customization, and committed service to address the complex financial needs of his clients. Vivek advises clients on a variety of areas including management of concentrated stock, liquidity events, estate planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropy. His approach includes coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other professional advisors to ensure a comprehensive financial strategy. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Vivek earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Virginia, University of Houston System, and Santa Clara University. He resides in Saratoga, California, with his wife and two sons.

Anthony Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Bank, Loan Depot, Bank of America, and Lennar Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Kevin O’Regan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2001 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages extensive assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Sijin Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Lin held roles at Uber Technologies, Inc., and various academic institutions, including the University of California, Irvine and University of San Francisco. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Hansen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with discretionary and third-party management options.

Sandra Kopanos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she provides consulting on alternative energy through Ambit Energy and serves as a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Diana Llegue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been working in the financial industry since 2024, with prior experience at Wells Fargo and B & L Lee Inc. Before entering finance, she worked in the development and hospitality sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

James Park is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at several mortgage and lending firms, including Loan Factory Inc. and Ameritrust Mortgage Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Styczynski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at Notre Dame San Jose High School, overseeing the stewardship of the school’s investments. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Antonio Arlia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, and has held roles at West Valley College and San Jose State University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Christina Diercks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2005 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and trustee for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, offering brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform of more than 14,000 advisors.

Timothy Makovkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Voya Financial Advisors. He also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures.

Feroz Subedar is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Ummah Investments LLC, Optima Investment Management LLC, and Scottrade/TD Ameritrade Services. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a focus on multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Manuel Ojeda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a disciplined investment approach, offering comprehensive solutions including estate planning and institutional advisory services.

Mary Plowden is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides institutional consulting services. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program uses a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies.