Sophie Langlois is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Jules Place Art Gallery. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm emphasizes a diversified investment approach that includes liquid and private alternative investments through an integrated private-investment platform.

Hannah Quinton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade from 2022 to 2024. 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 operates a hybrid advisory model combining non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Ali Shan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans aligned with their distinctive goals and priorities. His approach incorporates investment planning, retirement planning, and tax-efficient investing to assist clients in growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. Ali has held various roles in the financial services sector, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Sr. Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor at ADP Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022, and Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License and is proficient in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional duties, Ali engages in cooking and baking, enjoys outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Joseph Yapaola is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and BancWest Investment Services. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in Redwood City, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and investment options influenced by affiliated product ecosystems.

Robert Tracy is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. Outside of his financial advising activities, he is a co-owner of a business that buys and sells sports cards and memorabilia. 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 variety of investment strategies and advisory services supported by extensive operational tools and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Eddy Shum is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial in Burlingame, CA, joining the firm in 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors from 2021 to 2025, H. Beck, Inc. from 2020 to 2021, and USA Financial Securities Corporation from 2010 to 2020. He also operates Peak Retirement, Inc. and EH Shum Financial Solutions, both established in 1999. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Darrin Chow is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Senior Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2022, Financial Advisor at BancWest Investment Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2013, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. His approach involves co-creating customized financial strategies focused on long-term goals, emphasizing individual definitions of financial independence. Darrin holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Darrin engages in personal interests such as hiking, movies, music, reading, tennis, and traveling.

Tommy Romero Jr. is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2000. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk through tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

Nicholas Rogers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2008, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Veronique Hsu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Trader Joe's and held various roles at Temple University and other organizations. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Natalia Koritskaya is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. She previously worked at Ameriprise for 10 years and Thrivent Investment Management for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Larry Shaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Deidra Geraghty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Carlos, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. 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 delivers advice based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jesse Waters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, Voya Financial Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Waters is also involved with his own entity, jessewatersfinancial LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Geoffrey Bernal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative annual financial planning engagements and a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, along with educational seminars.

Michael Carvalho is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has a comprehensive background in financial services, having worked in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as a Practice Manager at Ameriprise Financial from 2014 to 2019. Throughout his career, Michael has focused on helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals by understanding their investment objectives and motivations. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys attending concerts, engaging in fitness activities, visiting museums, traveling, spending time with pets, and volunteering in his community.

Katherine Chappell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Triple F Training, a horse training business, and serves as Treasurer on the Hacienda Gardens Board of Directors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kuan Wang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Mateo, CA. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcial Vargas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, accumulating eight years in those roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Butler is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, where he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by understanding their individual and family financial goals. He is part of a specialized group aimed at providing a comprehensive and detailed financial planning experience for clients. He has held the position of Vice President and Senior Lead Private Client Adviser at Bank of the West from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2011 and at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License.