Juan Cardona is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support client goals.

Scott Jower is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship specializing in marketing and product development consulting. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Rhodes is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments based in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a notary public. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers various specialized services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Kellie Morlock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for a nutrition and beauty products line. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Arnold Mc Queary is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and previously worked at optionsXpress, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. 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 a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized custody and supervisory systems.

Kevin Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2005. In his role, he focuses on serving ultra-affluent clients by creating customized financial strategies that address their complex needs and long-term objectives. Kevin has experience working with technology entrepreneurs and corporate executives who have gone through liquidity events, offering expertise in areas such as pre- and post-IPO strategies, stock management, mergers, and private sales. His client focus includes equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and retirement planning among others. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego, and professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kevin lives in Atherton, California with his wife Allison and their three children.

Kendel Shapses is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Montara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2017, Shapses worked at Square Peg Organization and held instructional roles at Dominican University of California and the University of Berkeley. Outside of advising, Shapses is involved in community education as an instructor on financial strategies for retirement at several colleges and co-owns a wedding and event venue. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Stephen Lo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves both direct individual clients and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Peiyi Lin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Citibank, N.A. and Old Republic Title Company. Peiyi is based in San Mateo, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with a financial planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop client plans. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Noriega is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Carlos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley Advisors, and BDO USA LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Caryn Augst is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MetLife Securities Inc., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

Ryan Nicholas is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He specializes in providing customized financial planning and guidance tailored to the unique circumstances and aspirations of individuals and families. Ryan has experience in various roles within the financial services industry, including positions as an Executive Relationship Manager and Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2021 and 2023, as well as serving as a Financial Advisor Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Sven Geffken is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at McKinsey & Company from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Sherman Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill in 2002, Sherman and his team have provided clients with personalized wealth planning and access to comprehensive banking solutions from Bank of America. His expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, supporting corporate executives in integrating these benefits into long-term financial strategies. Sherman has specialized knowledge in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sherman is fluent in English and Chinese. Outside of his professional work, Sherman is interested in adventure sports, hiking, running, softball, and traveling. He emphasizes a client-focused approach supported by a skilled team and leverages Merrill’s resources to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Kathryn Holland is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Fremont Bank, Edward Jones, International Research Securities, Inc., and APEX Movement. Outside of finance, she is involved in youth hockey as a scorekeeper, referee, bartender, and coach, and also operates an Etsy store as a designer and creator. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Wheeler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Charles Schwab. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Wendell Graham is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Carlos, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Kov Tallam is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He previously served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2025 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. In his professional work, Kov focuses on co-creating financial plans tailored to his clients' individual goals and circumstances. He employs a dynamic and precise approach to financial planning, aiming to provide objective and pragmatic guidance. Kov holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Kov has interests in art, the beach, board games, cooking and baking, fitness, and soccer.

Lin Qian Shao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Shao worked at TD Ameritrade and has a background that includes roles in retail and nonprofit sectors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with a broad range of capabilities, including fiduciary fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and institutional trading activities.

Lauren Sagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent several years with First Allied Advisory Services and McKinley Financial Group. Outside of advisory services, she conducts retirement seminars titled Rejuvenate Your Retirement. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.