Eric Lucero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at Fisher Investments and held roles at UBER and the San Jose Earthquakes. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Nu-Image, a transportation-related business. 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 and tailored financial planning using structured tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Larysa Smykovskaya is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2018. In her role, she partners with clients to build personalized financial plans that address both short-term and long-term investment goals. She has extensive experience in wealth management and portfolio management, having held positions such as Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at TD Wealth Private Client Group from 2015 to 2018, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PNC Wealth Management from 2013 to 2015, Senior Investment Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank from 2008 to 2013, and Financial Advisor to High Net Worth Clients at Vanguard Group from 2005 to 2008. Larysa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fitness, hiking, skiing, theater, and traveling.

Paul King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Campbell, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 1994 and has been associated with Pence Financial Group since 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Dedrick Rhone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Rhone serves on the board of Hidden Villa, a non-profit organization in Los Altos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Rachelle Ruiz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Joseph Samuels is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, Joseph specializes in working with clients to determine their long-term financial goals and implement comprehensive financial management strategies. His areas of expertise include asset management, liability strategies, education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients' other advisors to support the development of their estate plans. Joseph has been in the financial services industry since 1990, with over two decades of experience at Merrill Lynch. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph volunteers as a piano entertainer at local senior centers and is an avid jazz pianist. He is also committed to community involvement as part of Merrill's tradition of service.

Robert Wheeler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients gain a clear understanding of their financial situation, both past and present, to develop personalized strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. His approach is grounded in principles of respect, integrity, collaboration, honesty, and empathy. His areas of expertise include college education planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies among others. Robert holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Robert earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Golden Gate University. He also holds two Associate's degrees from West Valley College and a High School Diploma from Los Gatos High School. Outside of his professional work, he dedicates time to volunteering within his community and enjoys activities such as biking, hiking, ice hockey, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Clemy Law is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, previously working at Ameriprise Financial Services for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Frank Auyeung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a partner in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

William Michaelsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jon Johiro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied and Cetera, and he is currently owner and general manager of Kiferline, LLC, a commercial real estate business. He also serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of third-party money managers.

Cyrus Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Merrill since 2007, with a brief tenure at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in 2017. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karra Canum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns KL Canum Consulting, an LLC focused on vintage automobile acquisition and appraisals, and has part ownership in PMT Technologies LLC, which develops precision motorsports timing software. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options—such as cash-flow, retirement, and special-needs planning—using proprietary research and tools, with clients determining how to implement tailored recommendations.

Wen Yueh Hu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hu is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Joseph Abad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in San Mateo, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Priscilla Fung is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. She previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, serving as Vice President-Private Client Advisor from 2024 to 2025 and Assistant Vice President-Private Client Banker from 2020 to 2024. Her career has focused on private client financial services, providing tailored financial advice. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and insurance matters. Priscilla emphasizes a collaborative and transparent approach, aiming to help clients make confident decisions about their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Priscilla enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, engaging with friends in social events, practicing Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

Bridgette Chang is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She is focused on helping clients strive for their financial goals through her professional process, beliefs, and values. Her experience in the financial industry includes roles such as Relationship Banker and Associate Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Bridgette holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Bridgette has personal interests in fitness and photography.

Seth Novosel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked across various roles including positions at Amazon Web Services and multiple academic institutions prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models.

Edward Sickel IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gabriel De Oliveira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent five years employed at Starbucks and the University of California, Davis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory services.