Steven Daniels is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a long tenure at Citigroup Global Markets from 1983 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Daniels has ownership interests in several rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a formal discovery process to develop tailored financial plans that clients implement and update independently.

Todd Gemmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a member of the Burlingame Measure I Citizens Oversight Committee. 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. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations within standalone plans.

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 Lam is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple tenures at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Maarten Koornwinder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 12-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Based in Menlo Park, CA, he has been with Morgan Stanley for over a decade in various roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling in its process.

Matthew Fortuna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Merrill for 21 years and spent time at the University of Notre Dame and another firm in 2018 and 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, employing various modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Todd Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

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.

Gemma May Labar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online retail business through Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and emphasizes its advisory role in creating but not implementing client plans.

Marcial Vargas is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2022, and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning and ongoing advice through a central service team working alongside advisors, focusing on dependable income sources 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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he co-founded and serves as 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 serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hans Reese is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2006. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is associated with Legal Shield in a non-investment capacity. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of customizable strategies and technology tools.

Xiang Li is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Li provides interpretation services. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.