Khalid Bashir is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Vetrano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in operations at Elevon Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools for tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports clients through a broad advisor network.

Phillip Jerome is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationship models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Corinna Lam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Lam is involved in real estate property management as a landlord in multiple locations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Maria Cecilia Gapunuan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. and AIG Financial Advisors, Inc. Her other business activities include assisting clients with group insurance service issues through Stacy Hering Astor & Associates Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Jordan Parker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jonathan Thompson is the Resident Director at Merrill, where he has been serving clients since 2005. In his role, Jonathan emphasizes a comprehensive approach to wealth management, beginning with understanding each client’s unique needs and goals. He connects clients with the investment expertise of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to address various financial aspects. His focus areas include college education planning, family and international wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies, among others. Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Azusa Pacific University and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation. He works closely with professionals, business owners, and affluent families to develop wealth management strategies aimed at optimizing wealth while managing risk. Jonathan is also committed to his local community in Novato and Marin County, where he volunteers by coaching youth sports. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jonathan enjoys tennis, golf, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Olivia Born is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior work experience includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at Jackson Family Wines, RH, and Quail & Condor Bakery. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Stephen Nykamp is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience currently with Fisher Investments since 2024. He previously worked at Empower Advisory Group and Personal Capital Advisors, where he spent a decade. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Patrick Torrey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010 and 2012, respectively. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Kara Chan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in the biotechnology sector with firms such as Slingshot Biosciences and Twist Bioscience. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, and supports model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ying Juan Xie is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, HSBC Securities USA, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, she is involved as an employee at Lao Lao Acupuncture Clinic in Milpitas, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Nicholas Knudsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Target Corporation, and AAA Insurance. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Timothy Baughman is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with tax-aware strategies and supports various investment restrictions and cash management options.

Frank Lavin II is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for six years. He is also an owner and partner of Columbus Advisors, a California general partnership. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

Michael Robarts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in commercial real estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Michael Oster is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch in Oakland, where he has worked since 1993. He serves as the Resident Director of the Oakland office since May 2015. Michael focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as non-profit organizations, by providing personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals. He offers clients access to investment insights from Merrill Lynch and banking services from Bank of America, addressing areas such as asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax strategies, and estate planning. Michael is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized and defined investment strategies, which may include stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party strategies incorporating equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and ETFs. He holds certifications including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and registrations such as Series 7, 63, and 65. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Finance from the California State University system. Living in Oakland with his family, Michael volunteers with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland. His personal interests include golfing, reading, running, swimming, and traveling.

Leila Esmaili Zamora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, LinkedIn, and several consulting and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and research.

Timothy Score is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1994. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with a broad range of financial planning needs, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He also serves as the Syndicate Coordinator in the office, a position he has held since 2009. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from Southern Oregon University. He obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2004 and completed the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Longevity Training Program at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology in 2015. Timothy has contributed to the development of new advisors through his mentorship in the Professional Development Program. His professional designations include CFP and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional duties, Timothy is actively involved in his community and enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached youth sports and volunteered extensively at swim meets. His personal interests include baseball, genealogy, golfing, music, reading, table tennis, traveling, and attending events involving his grandchildren.

Josh Grassel is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with high net worth clients and their families to work towards achieving their financial goals. He helps clients develop, maintain, and update their financial plans as their needs and objectives change over time. Josh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2013 to 2014, and held positions at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Financial Associate between 2011 and 2013. He holds a California Insurance License.