Eliezer Lopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. He operates under the DBA Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. in San Jose, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Bank, LPL Financial, Citigroup, and Citibank. Outside of his advisory work, Zhang is involved with IHSS, a non-investment related activity he has participated in since 2017. 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 incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Te Hsin Yuan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments platform.

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.

Kevin O’Regan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, 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 Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options across a large platform serving more than 14,000 financial advisors.

David Marroquin is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, New York Life, and AT&T. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a driver consultant for Uber in 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Hansen joined OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Randall Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pleasanton, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2016, he worked at List Alliance, Inc. for 15 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various platform arrangements and proprietary as well as unaffiliated model strategies.

Sandra Kopanos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she consults on alternative energy usage and serves as a notary public in San Jose, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Victor Lee is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following a ten-year tenure at MetLife Securities INC. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Diana Llegue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo and B & L Lee Inc, as well as prior roles outside the financial sector, including work with Al Zorah Golf Club and Al Zorah Development Company. 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 non-discretionary advisory program supported by in-house due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.

James Park is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Mr. Park held various roles in mortgage lending and banking institutions including Loan Factory Inc., Ameritrust Mortgage Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of account types. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sirinee Tippakorn is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2005. She served as president of the Rotary Club of Belmont from 2011 to 2012, leading fundraising and distribution efforts for community projects. 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.

Christina Diercks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and trustee for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. 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.

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.