Brad Baron is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including VIA Rehabilitation, the Catholic Community Foundation, Financial Administrative Support Services, and The Health Trust, focusing on governance and finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brendan Narksompop is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stanford University, the University of San Diego, and the University of California, Davis. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wayne Cymrot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee in an investment-related trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Gerard William Pablo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience with U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, and First Republic Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Emily Vanhoorickx is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1980. Vanhoorickx serves as treasurer and board member of the CEP Society, an alumni association for Certified Equity Professionals at Santa Clara University. 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 provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Gerald Brown is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry providers.

Paul Dines is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, where he has worked for 20 years. He holds a Series 66 designation and has spent his entire industry career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Colin Cassady is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business focused on capturing life events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andreas Lindstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following prior roles at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*Trade Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary investment modeling tools.

Teri Yamamura is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes extensive tenure at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of financial advising, she works as a yoga instructor and provides consulting services as a secret shopper. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversight, managing over $256 billion in assets with support from more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Benjamin Lundquist is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its research and due diligence teams.

Andrea Trudeau is a financial advisor at Osaic with a ChFC® designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has held positions at ABD Insurance & Financial Services, Foothill Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Securities America Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an executive vice president and shareholder of Newfront, a firm specializing in employee benefits consulting and insurance brokerage services. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategies including discretionary management and third-party manager selection.

Marcela Garcia Dungy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental properties in Hawaii and California. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by proprietary research and alternative investment options.

Angeline Turcan currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she collaborates closely with the Branch Leader to build and lead a strong team focused on delivering results and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. She applies leadership principles to help associates perform at or above their full potential and ensures supportive accountability through regular and individualized meetings. Prior to her current role, Angeline gained extensive experience in wealth management and brokerage services. She was a Wealth Group Executive at Citibank from 2019 to 2023, Regional Brokerage Manager at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2019, and Market Director at JPMorgan Chase from 2009 to 2013. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Angeline is interested in fitness activities including running and swimming, and she is an instrumentalist.

Michael Mosher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Portsmouth Financial Services, NB Wealth Management, and NB Securities. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and utilizes analyses such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

James Yeo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sunrun and Robert Yeo Consulting. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and relies mainly on model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Cliff Ahn is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and several other firms. He was previously the owner of a personal and professional coaching business, Context Switch LLC, which he is in the process of closing. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Benjamin Raney is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bond Pavement and Willard Hicks Grill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Brandon Vargas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Chase Bank, as well as various positions at San Jose State University and other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Ting Ngan is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 15 years of experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Ting spent one year at Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective Wealth Advisor program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.