Atop Inthamala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, following five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ka Man Au is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lauren Gray is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with a team of specialists to provide goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and business owners. Lauren focuses on delivering customized advice and disciplined investment strategies while maintaining long-lasting client relationships. Her expertise includes college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Lauren holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She earned her bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. Lauren is a member of professional organizations such as CREWSV and NAWBO. She dedicates time to community involvement through the Silicon Valley Humane Society and Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley. In her personal time, she enjoys biking, scuba diving, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Hugh Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was with WealthSetter and South Bay Advisors from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG framework and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nick Simon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he serves as an advocate for clients to ensure their financial plans are personalized to support their individual goals. Prior to his current position, Nick worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, and briefly as a Relationship Manager at the same firm in 2022. He also has experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Nick holds a California Insurance License.

Joseph Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Twilite Productions from 2010 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alexander Carter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. In his current role, he partners with families to collaborate on all areas of financial decision-making, focusing on developing sound investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Alexander has built experience in investment consulting and financial advising. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alexander's personal interests include golf, snowboarding, and swimming.

Frank Gomez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citigroup, and Bank of America. He also operated a retail business, Frank's Corner Store, for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Michelle Hu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2002, including roles at First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Hu volunteers with the Shin Shin Educational Foundation and serves as trustee of the Hu Family Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Shannon Peace is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Breakaway Capital Management, among others. 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 uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Rodger Hobbs is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Osaic in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Royal Alliance for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, Hobbs operates a tax preparation and planning service through Baron Tax Services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options delivered via a multi-advisor platform.

David Foreman 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 been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at Cedar Grove Community Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Hamaguchi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and also works with Addison Avenue Investment Services in a sales support role. He is based in San Jose, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and promotes client implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Robert Diaz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at RDSquared, various insurance carriers with W&R Insurance Agencies, Waddell & Reed Inc, and Asset Conversion Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Daniel Flynn is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for over two decades. Flynn owns DFF33, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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, asset management, and retirement advice services, utilizing a variety of model portfolios and customized strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Alfred Pasaoa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside his advisory work, he owns and operates an investment-related LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides a broad planning menu with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools, integrating advisory services with a range of financial products.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Jones Lang LaSalle, and ownership of The Maintenance Concierge Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Nguyen works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and discretionary management with oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Kathryn Lindfelt is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA. She previously worked at Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2022. 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.

Edward Dinan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for Samye, a 501(c)(3) religious organization, where he manages bookkeeping, bank accounts, taxes, and stock donations on a volunteer basis. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Samira Memic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, the Berman Skin Institute, Elco Electric Inc, San Francisco State University, and De Anza College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.