Emily Tran is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and also works at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she was affiliated with New York University from 2013 to 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephan Garate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Baron Construction, Central Coast Surfboards, and A-Town Diner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include integrated planning and investment solutions.

Harsh Pradhan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2006. He has over 19 years of experience at Fidelity, focusing on serving clients by leveraging the company's resources to develop and implement wealth planning strategies. Prior to his current role, Harsh worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc from 1998 to 2000 and at Dean Witter Reynolds Inc from 1995 to 1998. Harsh holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and wealth management. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their priorities and advocate effectively on their behalf. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Harsh enjoys family activities, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Yue Carol Liao is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for over a decade and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2026. Outside of advisory work, she co-owns and manages a family rental property in Dublin, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice and manager searches, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Kosal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2014 and 2016, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Pietersen Sylvester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and held roles outside the financial sector, including at Yext and in construction management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Agustin Arroyo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Cetera Advisor Networks, and LPL Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Maritza Rogers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, Rogers is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering various insurance products including health and disability coverage as well as annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, and retirement plan participants, providing both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with emphasis on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Robert Rule Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling individual health insurance plans on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Castro is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, working in their Menlo Park, CA office. Outside of financial advising, he coaches group classes at CrossFit Palo Alto in Mountain View. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Gregory Meyerott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities for four years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a board member of The Sobrato Foundation, a nonprofit involved in real estate and investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of 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 delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Alexander Chychykaila is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience collaborating with high-net-worth clients to develop comprehensive wealth strategies that align with their individual goals and evolving needs. Prior to his current role, Alexander was a Client Service Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2009. Alexander graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2007 and holds a California Insurance License. Originally from Belarus, he brings a global perspective to his financial consulting practice. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys outdoor adventures, photography, skiing, table tennis, tennis, and yoga.

Kin Chin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kelly James is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2001 to 2011 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large team of advisors and uses research from its investment institute along with third-party analytics to support diversified portfolio management within available custodian platforms.

Derek Wenzell is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm in 2025. His professional focus involves partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and developing customized financial plans. Derek holds a California Insurance License. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

Max Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and was previously employed by Pebble Beach Company from 2014 to 2017. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jane Loo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior background includes roles at Genentech and teaching positions at several educational institutions, including Smith College and Saratoga High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

Joshika Kumari is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill Lynch, and California Bank and Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Huerta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2011. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals.