Te Hsin Yuan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013, following previous roles at Merrill, Fidelity, and Banc of America Investment Services. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

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.

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, 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.

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 at Cambridge, he worked for List Alliance, Inc. for 15 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Sheela Sukhdeo is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), she focuses on wealth planning and maintaining a high level of integrity, compassion, and competence for her clients. Her experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, where she stays current with relevant knowledge and strategies to support her clients' financial futures. She holds a California Insurance License, further supporting her expertise in the field. Outside of her professional work, Sheela has personal interests in art, family activities, fitness, food, social events with friends, and tennis.

Alexander Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Curtis serves on the advisory board of Wishlife, a family communication platform based in South San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.