Sarah Hipolito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at STK Las Vegas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Sean Morgan is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, joining Fidelity Investments in 2026. Prior to this, his work history includes positions at various organizations such as NTD Television and Pilot City. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Morgan works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chih Chieh Lien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Gareth Crossley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., and the Wealth Management Advisor (WMA) title, which demonstrates his expertise in advanced wealth management strategies. Gareth is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for seven years, leaving as a Captain. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He lives in Danville, CA, with his wife Tiffiny and son Tristan. Gareth and his family enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring different parts of the world.

Cristania Gourdet is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at US Bank from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ashveen Goundar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has held positions at Jack in the Box and Nations Hamburger. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brenda Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Fidelity since 2025 and has no prior industry experience before joining the firm. Prior to her current role, her work history includes positions outside the financial industry, such as in education and childcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Victoria Da Conceicao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously held roles at Bain & Company, GCM Grosvenor, and Oaktree Capital Management. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Alzheimer's Brain Box for five years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tanvi Devarakonda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background that includes education roles and university studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of advisory programs without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Elaine Ho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a part-time Chinese translator for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Josiah Kwok is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. His prior work includes roles at Freeman College of Management and Target Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates a range of investment strategies including ESG considerations.

Xi Zou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes two years at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Hayward, California. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party databases to guide its investment approach.

April Heron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Heron is based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and financial products.

Kang Luo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melody Lin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997, with a two-year tenure 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Steven Hansen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's individual goals, utilizing insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions while aiming to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, he follows the Merrill tradition of volunteering with local organizations.

Dylan Jayasekera is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Fierce Management Group, Thrive, and Leboulanger. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and uses multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and operational support.

Jermaine Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He also serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In these roles, he focuses on educating clients and assisting them with comprehensive financial planning to help them achieve their financial goals. Prior to his current roles, Jermaine worked as a Credit and Housing Counselor at Empowerment and Development Housing Resource Center from 2018 to 2023. He has experience in the insurance industry as an Insurance Service Representative at Hanover Insurance Group between 2015 and 2016, and in banking as a Customer Support Representative at Comerica Bank from 2013 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jermaine has personal interests that include fitness, exploring food, reading, and traveling.

Sean Layton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing in-depth, individualized financial advice aimed at helping clients make informed investment decisions. His focus areas include executive compensation, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sean is committed to acting with honesty and integrity, delivering premier customer service and extensive financial resources to assist clients in reaching their personal and financial goals. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a double concentration in marketing and entrepreneurship from California State University, Monterey Bay. During his time at CSUMB, he was recognized as a business leader and received the school’s capstone award. Prior to his current role, Sean worked at BuildingWise, LLC, where he provided customized green building solutions with a focus on LEED-EB certifications in the San Francisco Bay area. He applies a sustainable and renewable approach to his wealth management practice. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities including rock climbing and golfing. He embraces the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Sean holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Philip Moffatt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas Methodist Foundation, National United Bank, and Southwestern University. 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 tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.