Kerstin Barstad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010, currently also affiliated with Bank of America since 2022. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm operates within Bank of America’s corporate platform, which provides access to a wide range of products and services.

Yvan Fung is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 12 years of experience in finance, including wealth management, loans, and real estate. Yvan works with a range of clients including individuals, families, small businesses, and large corporations, focusing on identifying and defining their financial goals and objectives to create customized wealth management strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Yvan emphasizes an interactive relationship with his clients to help them prioritize and pursue the financial goals that matter most to them. Outside of his professional work, Yvan is involved with community nonprofit organizations and regularly participates in youth programs in the Bay Area. He is connected with groups such as the Asian Youth Service committee, Cal Martial Art Program, and Wa Sung Community Service. Additionally, he contributes to martial arts events nationwide by managing and judging tournaments.

Tracy Murphy is the Regional Managing Director for the Pacific Northwest Region of Merrill Private Wealth Management, headquartered in San Francisco. In this role, she oversees the activities of more than 35 private wealth teams across thirteen cities. She focuses on optimizing the client experience by leading initiatives that address the complexities associated with significant wealth. Tracy fosters a collaborative and consultative culture that centers on the needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients, connecting individuals, couples, and families with advice and services that support their financial goals and legacies. She is also responsible for attracting and developing top advisory talent within her region, promoting an environment that values growth, creativity, and dedication. Tracy joined Merrill in 2000 and has progressively taken on increasing leadership roles. Her previous positions include Managing Director of the Venture Services Group, which provides operational support, transactional services, and strategic advice to company founders, venture capitalists, and private equity partners. She has also overseen the Wealth Management divisions in Northern California’s East Bay, as well as markets in Oregon and Southern California. Tracy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Tracy is active in community organizations and is a member of Battery Powered, a group focused on supporting people and projects that strengthen society. Within Merrill, she serves on the Market Executive Strategy Council and has previously served on the Diversity and Inclusion Council. Tracy resides in Mill Valley, California, with her husband, Greg, and their two daughters.

Alwin Weibezahn Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Benjamin Portnoy is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Belvedere Tennis Club, contributing to the strategic direction of the club through 2026. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Vivian Kremer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Bren Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the 2024 Commodore of the Northern California Fleet for the Classic Yacht Association, a nonprofit focused on the preservation and restoration of classic motor yachts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Dareal Harmon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO, J.P. Morgan, and First Republic, among others. Outside of finance, he is a business owner of several brands and works as a caregiver through in-home supportive services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Patrick Mc Ginty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. His prior experience includes positions at First Republic Securities Company, LLC and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Meghan Kiley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Hartman Maloy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BlackRock Investments, LLC and CMG Securities LLC. He is a passive member of a family agricultural LLC, TARGHEE LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lisa Amador is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gregory Schreiner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006 and 2008, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Ben Fort is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an intern at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1995 and became a financial advisor in 1998. He leads an eleven-person team that works with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture capitalists, and their families to develop and implement financial strategies. The team manages over $4.3 billion in client assets as of May 2026 and maintains a client retention rate of 99% as of March 2025. Ben's focus within the group includes financial planning and the needs of corporate executives and entrepreneurs, developing strategies to align restricted stock, compensation, and assets with clients' goals. Ben holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute. He also holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee. Ben has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2026 and was part of a team named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for the third consecutive year in 2025. Ben lives in Mill Valley with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include snowboarding, mountain biking, sailing, and traveling.

Benjamin Lam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2016. Lam jointly owns several rental properties with his spouse, though he does not participate in their management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary asset allocation models and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets support.

Reese Rickards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates real estate businesses in Montgomery Center, Vermont. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Julia Emenhiser is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in San Francisco, CA. She has seven years of industry experience and has held roles at Bank of America, N.A., Envestnet | Yodlee, Allianz Global Investors, and Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Qui Hua is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Christopher Do is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Logan Sutter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he was involved with the Santa Barbara Premier Water Polo Club and attended the University of California. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.