Stewart Pascoe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Lovely Agnihotri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including HSBC Securities and Cathay Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large-scale operation with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management.

Matthew Prentice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for seven years and UBS Financial Services for two years. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks, Reliastar, VOYA Financial Advisors, and operated Abrams Insurance & Investments for 35 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large 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 with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Meenakshi Kaushik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at D&A Financial Services Private Limited, KPMG India Private Limited, and IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a broad client base, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and employs systematic methodologies supported by oversight and governance controls.

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 nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, previously working at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., and the University of California Merced. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

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 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citigroup/Citibank, and Bank of Hebel. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG framework.

Jeffrey Froshman is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and is also a lecturer at California State University, Monterey Bay, a role he has held for over 30 years. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, providing a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.