Jeffrey Ting is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing decades of industry experience to his role. He began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1997 and joined his father, the late John Ting, in 1999. He specializes in wealth planning, retirement strategy, investment guidance, college savings, concentrated stock strategy, tax minimization, survivorship, and estate plan analysis, with a focus on providing guidance to small to medium-sized businesses in selecting 401(k) plans and estate planning services. Jeffrey holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Investments & Wealth Institute™. In addition to his professional work, Jeffrey is involved in community activities and serves as an annual sponsor of The Guardsmen and the Mills-Peninsula Women's Center. He supports the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, the Cal Alumni Club of the Peninsula, and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream. Jeffrey enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, playing tennis, skiing, and attending Cal football games.

Shu Wei Ouyang is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Shu Wei worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, Shu Wei owns multiple rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Paula Bai is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a rental property in Florida. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of financial planning and capital markets solutions.

Anna Levaggi is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013, working in their San Mateo, CA office. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Ting is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2002, joining his father and brother at Merrill Lynch. Jason focuses on philanthropic giving strategies and has appeared in national and local television and print media as an approved financial advisor spokesman for Merrill Lynch. He strives to understand each client's individual needs to help craft wealth management strategies tailored to meet short-term needs and long-term goals. Jason has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a minor in Video Production/Public Relations. Jason is multilingual, speaking Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and English. In addition to his professional work, Jason is involved in community organizations such as the Leadership Council of San Mateo County, Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Protect Our Defenders, and Samaritan House in San Mateo County. He has served on boards and in fundraising roles. In his free time, Jason enjoys playing tennis, attending the theater, and pursuing his interest in cars. He lives in San Mateo, California with his wife and daughter.

Paul Luciano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1993. He serves a client base consisting mainly of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. Paul emphasizes liability management, tax minimization, estate planning, and the inclusion of non-correlated assets such as private and public equity and alternative investments in portfolios to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals with reduced risk. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University, Long Beach, and also studied at Northeastern University in Boston. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. In his role, he manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, using a variety of investment strategies including individual securities, model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Originally from New York, Paul has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years. He and his wife, Leslie, have three children and share interests in fitness and outdoor activities such as skiing and golf. Paul is also involved in community service, having served on several non-profit boards.

Araceli Castaneda Ramirez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at H&R Block and American Girl. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates retail online stores on platforms including Etsy and Facebook Marketplace and has worked as an extra/actor/model. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad market expertise.

Rasa Petrauskaite is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Jordon Luo is a Financial Consultant who employs a consultative, data-driven approach to financial advice, focusing on planning, portfolio construction, and measurable outcomes. He assists clients in evaluating trade-offs, managing risk, and aligning investments with long-term goals, with particular attention to tax efficiency. Jordon has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Relationship Manager for Corporate Brokerage Solutions at Morgan Stanley, Branch Service Representative at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, and Relationship Banker and Small Business Specialist at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Jordon competes as a professional MMA athlete, an experience that reinforces discipline, preparation, and accountability in his client relationships. His personal interests include comedy, fitness, and golf.

Dane Tinley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies to clients, helping them pursue their long-term financial goals. His approach involves collaborating closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that reflect their unique objectives. Dane's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He places importance on transparency, discipline, and consistent communication, and coordinates with clients' external legal and tax professionals to manage every aspect of their financial lives. Working within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management enables him to offer clients resources available through a global financial institution while maintaining a customized and personal service model. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Dane also participates in community service activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement.

Flor Santana is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2009, Santana worked at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. Santana also teaches at the College of San Mateo. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Walter Gowen IV is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2012. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios, and offers additional services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Christina Ward is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her current role, she worked at Accenture from 2015 to 2018. She is also the founder and director of Work for America, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on creating employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Luis Castro is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works collaboratively with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on various financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Luis holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the London School of Economics and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California. He also holds a High School Diploma from Woodside Priory. Luis supports clients by connecting them with specialists from Bank of America in areas such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, providing comprehensive financial advice that adjusts as clients' needs evolve.

Cary Koh is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Ting & Associates team. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has focused on building and strengthening client relationships to support their long-term financial success. He works closely with individuals and families to understand their goals, values, and priorities and to develop practical strategies for college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Before entering the financial industry, Cary was a concert violinist and professional conductor. He holds a bachelor's degree in music from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree in violin performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Cary is also fluent in English and Mandarin. Cary serves as Bank of America's Corporate Board Representative on the Board of Trustees for Cal Performances at UC Berkeley. He is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Burlingame & Hillsborough and was previously a Board Trustee of the Crowden Music Center in Berkeley. In his personal time, Cary enjoys golfing and playing chamber music.

Tyler Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, bringing four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Citibank and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches mathematics fundamentals to students. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Quinby is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation in generating recommendations.

Tyler Needman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 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 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by tools such as Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Charles Pollock is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 50 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Pollock is also involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales through Charles (Ted) Pollock Investment related activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-driven planning and multiple specialized service offerings.

Deborah Freeman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”