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.

Hector Naranjo Lepe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following two years at Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Rose Garden Massage from 2012 to 2020. 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 financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

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.

Brian Morgan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of financial services, Morgan is a co-founder and CFO of A.P.E.X. LLC, a company that designs strength and conditioning programs for high school and collegiate athletes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Hans Reese is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Legal Shield in a limited, non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Xiang Li is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2010. Outside of advising, he works as an interpreter. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Harlan Sylvester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. He serves as a council member outside of his advisory work. 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 research from its Global Investment Committee.

Feng Jin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Shuk Ming Leung is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at HSBC Securities, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Bank of America. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Pierre Manneh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with plans based on model-driven outcome simulations, while clients retain responsibility for implementation.

Vicky Hsia is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab, where she has worked since 2019 and previously from 1999 to 2017. Her prior experience includes a brief tenure at Quantum Capital Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized operational structure.

Matthew Grush is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Commure, Augmedix, JustAnswer, and SquareTrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Jo Kloezeman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, including eight years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans.

Matthew Bond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Link-Allen & Associates, and Minnesota Life, each spanning 18 years. Outside of his advisory work, he has interests in insurance brokerage through SGC Insurance Brokerage LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kali Franco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and TikTok. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

John Mcdevitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990 and also maintains a role at International Trading Group since 1977. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Aubrey Tarpley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at First Republic Investment Management and Bank of America, among other firms. He serves as a California Advisory Board member for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit supporting individuals affected by concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). J.P. Morgan Securities primarily provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates ESG criteria into its recommendations and operates within a broad financial organization offering access to a wide range of products.

Joseph Murrer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and assists them in developing strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. In addition, he facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Murrer's expertise covers areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon. Outside of his professional career, Murrer has interests including basketball, camping, music, pickleball, running, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Diego Salazar is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously held roles at Meridian Pacific Sales, Sterling May Equipment Company, University of California Davis, Sears, and Los Angeles Valley College. Merrill, along 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ivan Cen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services since 2013 and has also worked at Cathay Bank since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.