Marcela Gonzalez is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She brings extensive experience in personal financial planning, emphasizing client engagement in the planning process to develop disciplined financial strategies. Prior to her current role, Marcela served as Vice President -- Investments and Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions as a Licensed Banker at Chase Bank from 2010 to 2012 and as a Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2010. She holds a California Insurance License.

Maximilian Mc Kelvy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC for five years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2021. Mc Kelvy is the sole proprietor of Pacific Succession Planning LLC, a marketing entity based in San Francisco focused on business development and growth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Wendi Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2023, following four years at Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current roles, she had experience at a management consulting group with an assignment at BlackRock, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Zipeng Zheng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Shoji Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Maha Riaz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial strategies by tailoring plans to their evolving life stories, aiming to facilitate objective and confident decision-making aligned with clients' values and goals. Prior to her current role, Maha worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2025 to 2026, and she has experience in wealth operations from her time at SVB Private between 2021 and 2024. Her professional background encompasses financial planning and wealth management. Outside of her professional career, Maha enjoys badminton, family activities, social events with friends, horseback riding, movies, and parenthood.

Chris Hu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, and previously worked at Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. His background also includes involvement with Blockchain At Berkeley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside input from its Global Investment Committee.

Mary Winchester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Selina Soo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president on the board of directors for the Asian Women Resources Center. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jonathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and also works as a driver for Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice based on a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Chandra Dulam is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals, families, senior executives, specialized doctors, and small businesses to understand their medium- and long-term financial needs. Chandra provides strategies to help clients reach their goals by utilizing Merrill Lynch investment products, Bank of America banking services, and resources from Bank of America Private Bank specialists, tailored to clients’ financial sophistication. Chandra’s expertise includes managing investments and risks for the long term, implementing wealth preservation and transfer strategies, and offering services such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He combines a strong financial background with Merrill’s wealth management platform to develop customized strategies that address his clients’ unique financial situations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Osmania University, a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Arizona. Chandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community organizations including AIM For Seva (Bay Area, CA), Foundation For Excellence (Bay Area, CA), and the Silicon Valley Rotary Club. Chandra speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Vu Le is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities. Prior to this position, Vu worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Vu holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in beach activities, fitness, football, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Mark Palmer is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines in Santa Clara, CA. He has held roles within various affiliated firms since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of his advisory work, Palmer is involved in pro bono legal services, serves on the advisory board for the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights at Claremont McKenna College, and contributes to the marketing efforts of Smulin Contemporary Ballet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Valerie Tu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA. Her work history includes roles at BMO Bank NA and BancWest Investment Services before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and advanced management technologies.

Yujin Zheng is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, particularly those with concentrated stock positions resulting from IPO or exit events. She provides tailored financial strategies that address complex wealth management challenges, including concentrated stock positions, IPO planning, generational wealth transfer, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. With a background in statistics from Arizona State University, Yujin applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to financial planning. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Chinese, English, and Mandarin. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, executive compensation, family wealth management, and college education planning. Yujin is committed to understanding each client's unique goals and developing personalized strategies accordingly. She integrates the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse financial needs. Outside of her professional role, Yujin enjoys hiking, music, traveling, and yoga.

Kylee Harrison is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Fremont, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions in education and banking. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Michelle Flamm is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at US Bank and TD Ameritrade. Outside of advising, she is a licensed cosmetologist providing haircut and hair coloring services to regular clients. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure allows for centralized supervision and a comprehensive approach to wealth management.

Leonidas (Leo) Maheras is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He operates in San Mateo, CA, and has prior experience running Maheras Wealth Management, which focuses on fixed annuities, life insurance, term insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

William Wolfe IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Incapital LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Wolfe operates under Menlo Asset Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Ryan Lowenstein is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Mateo, CA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and DoorDash for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he performs as a DJ at bars and events in the San Francisco area. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a range of investment products and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Angela Marcheschi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as a life coach through her sole proprietorship, Wayfinder Life Coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through a broad range of investment and financial strategies.