Mark James is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns and operates RetroTrips, a business focused on toy, hobby, and tabletop game sales. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Marlon Villavicencio is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, as well as ongoing involvement with MV Insurance Services, Inc. and MCV Enterprises LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Samuel Maran is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of experience at Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA. His prior work includes roles in education and the restaurant industry, including positions at the University of California Berkeley and Pyeongchang Tofu House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, providing financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hannah Quinton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade from 2022 to 2024. 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 operates a hybrid advisory model combining non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Ali Shan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans aligned with their distinctive goals and priorities. His approach incorporates investment planning, retirement planning, and tax-efficient investing to assist clients in growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. Ali has held various roles in the financial services sector, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Sr. Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor at ADP Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022, and Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License and is proficient in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional duties, Ali engages in cooking and baking, enjoys outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Wenqin Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. Sun holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joseph Yapaola is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and BancWest Investment Services. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in Redwood City, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and investment options influenced by affiliated product ecosystems.

Muhammad Siddiqi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an executor involved in estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Nicholas Sexauer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2014. 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 operates with a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model, offering multi-asset model portfolios alongside discretionary separately managed accounts managed by an affiliate, Charles Schwab Investment Management.

Joenah Norasing is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2026, Joenah worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for eight years. Outside of finance, Joenah has experience as a business owner, having operated Glow Nailbar LLC from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers structured planning tools alongside investment advisory and brokerage services.

Lisa Hughes serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 30 years of experience providing personalized wealth management services and strategies to a dynamic and accomplished group of clients. Lisa collaborates with a highly skilled professional team to address the long-term challenges and daily demands of substantial wealth. Her approach involves developing a deep understanding of clients' values and priorities before addressing investment needs. Lisa focuses on diversified portfolio development, alternative investments, and money manager selections. She addresses concentrated stock issues, liquidity creation, hedging, and risk reduction. Additionally, she helps clients explore estate planning techniques by coordinating with their outside advisors. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Lisa holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of California at Berkeley. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her personal interests include gardening, hiking, painting, and yoga.

Larry Thomas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Robert Tracy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a sports cards and memorabilia business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jingyao Li is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. Li holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and NatWest Bank, RBS Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a range of investment vehicles including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweeps.

Katayun Razaghzadeh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Xiaolin Yang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Melissa Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to her current role, she worked at the US Census Bureau and the British Consulate-General in San Francisco. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by integrated brokerage, custody, and research resources.

Sarah Mijts is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously held roles at Rockefeller Financial LLC, First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eddy Shum is a CFP® and PFS™ with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and USA Financial Securities Corporation. Shum also operates Peak Retirement, Inc., a business entity he has maintained since 1999. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Darrin Chow is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Senior Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2022, Financial Advisor at BancWest Investment Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2013, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. His approach involves co-creating customized financial strategies focused on long-term goals, emphasizing individual definitions of financial independence. Darrin holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Darrin engages in personal interests such as hiking, movies, music, reading, tennis, and traveling.