Melissa Sutikto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2017, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a music writing venture co-owned with her spouse. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Qian Ma is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. 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.

Ravindranath Gondipalli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including serving as CEO and founder of Ravi Tax Preparation Services Inc., working as a realtor and mortgage loan originator, and acting as CFO and founder of Gnansoft Inc., a software consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Jeffrey Marks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various educational institutions. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers a range of advisory services including model portfolios and fund advisory.

Brian Lei is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a driver for a taxi service. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on research-driven portfolio management.

Lesley Lemessurier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Degroodt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and prior experience at Citigroup from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Michael Lee is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently advising clients at Edward Jones. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Prudential, Merrill Lynch, Comerica Securities, and Scottrade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gary Chiang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. He serves as an investment committee member at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, CA. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Rory Wiebusch is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for a separate entity. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Chun Yeung Tsang is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tsang held roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, Tsang previously worked with Automata Arts and Angeles Academy of Music. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and delegation to sub-advisers, as well as its advisory roles with registered investment companies and delivery of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Tingting Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024, she worked at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and HSBC in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services 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 firm’s advisory approach integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

Rachel Lu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Inc. and Lucrative Ventures. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner involved in bookkeeping for Mckendree Assets LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, the company she is associated with, offers a range of investment management and advisory services for retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Abhishek Gupta is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at FutureAdvisor, Inc. and held roles at Codecademy and App Academy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Casey Winningham is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services for a combined 34 years. He is also the owner of Winningham Wealth Management LLC, which operates as a DBA for his Cetera business and tax reporting purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Parsa Habibi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at CIMA Fundmaster for one year. His background includes several years of full-time education before entering the financial industry. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence.

Stephen Clarke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He also serves as a trustee for a trust in San Carlos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including personalized financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using advanced modeling tools and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Hyong Lark Kim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Woori America Bank, and Hanin Federal Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, utilizing a range of eligible strategies and ESG criteria.

James Patt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. James holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo. James emphasizes building trust and providing straightforward guidance to help clients create clear financial plans tailored to their goals. His approach centers on understanding clients' priorities and simplifying financial advice to support them through various stages of their financial lives.

Thomas Hunt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and previously worked at M.L. Stern & Co., LLC. 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.