Courtney John is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Courtney partners with advisors to provide detailed and comprehensive service and planning support tailored to high-net-worth clients. Courtney collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals and to develop personalized strategies that align with their priorities. Courtney's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Courtney holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Courtney's personal interests include gardening, golf, painting, skiing, and surfing.

Katherine Chappell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Triple F Training, a horse training business, and serves as Treasurer on the Hacienda Gardens Board of Directors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kuan Wang is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and spent two years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s broader platform enables access to various products and services, including swaps, derivatives, lending, and custody.

Gemma May Labar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online retail business on Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools in its advisory process.

Hsun Yi Shih is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with West Portal Financial Group, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of implementation strategies and firm research to tailor recommendations.

Kevin Harrington is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a trust-related business activity in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and provides services in both advisory and brokerage capacities.

Alvin Wan is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held roles at JS Appraisal and Pacific Aviation. Alvin also spent seven years at San Jose State University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Lam is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Amazon Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has been a caregiver with In Home Supportive Services since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Marcial Vargas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, accumulating eight years in those roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hector Naranjo Lepe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following two years at Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Rose Garden Massage from 2012 to 2020. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

Thomas Butler is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, where he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by understanding their individual and family financial goals. He is part of a specialized group aimed at providing a comprehensive and detailed financial planning experience for clients. He has held the position of Vice President and Senior Lead Private Client Adviser at Bank of the West from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2011 and at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License.

Elisabeth Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the Law Offices of Andrew B Shin and positions at the University of Southern California and University of California, Santa Cruz. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration within Bank of America’s corporate platform to provide access to a broad set of products and services.

Robert Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., Morgan Stanley, and MBS Source eTrading, Inc., and was involved with the Marin Bocce Federation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Brian Morgan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of financial services, Morgan is a co-founder and CFO of A.P.E.X. LLC, a company that designs strength and conditioning programs for high school and collegiate athletes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Chad Bell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the administration and finance committee for Trinity Presbyterian Church and works as a bookkeeper and payroll assistant for the Santa Cruz Forest School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured planning tools and methodologies without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Hans Reese is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Legal Shield in a limited, non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Richard Dupont is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, First Republic Investment Management, and J.P. Morgan entities. Based in Palo Alto, CA, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Xiang Li is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2010. Outside of advising, he works as an interpreter. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Hok In Un is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Tumi Inc. from 2016 to 2020. He has held positions at both JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Harlan Sylvester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. He serves as a council member outside of his advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.