Jahar Datta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a rental property managed by a third party. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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 with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, California, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2016 before joining UBS in 2016. Outside of finance, she is involved in personal training through a business in Santa Cruz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

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 a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Polaris Advisory Inc and held roles at San Jose State University, PremierOne Credit Union, Citibank, and Victoria Secret. Outside of advisory work, he owns businesses engaged in Amazon and eBay reselling. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

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.

Hannah Lam is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments for two years and spent nine years at UCLA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Btig, LLC for 20 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. 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 in its approach.

Yongqing Zhang is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yongqing works with a selected group of individuals, executives, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping clients pursue their long-term goals. He focuses on areas including 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. Yongqing holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Yongqing is proficient in English and Chinese. He participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Yongqing 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 at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Mizuho Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a dog-sitting business in Palo Alto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes.

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.

Tong Ba Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Scharf Investments, FundX Investment Group, and Lateef Investment Management. He is based in Menlo Park, California. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and analysis to support its financial planning services.

Stephen Brainerd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held roles at John Hall, various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advisory work, he has a Power of Attorney role related to investment activities in Vega, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Donald Fung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support customized client plans.

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.