Christopher Hoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Hoe serves as CFO and Treasurer for the Friends of Nigeria Basketball Foundation, a charitable organization based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Parsons is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and operating his own firms, Parsons Wealth Management and Parsons Financial Advisors. He also manages Parsons Accounting and Tax Services, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Olson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Thrivent Investment Management, Concorde Asset Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, Olson is engaged as a pet sitter through Rover. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jessica Peters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley, as well as prior employment outside the financial sector. 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 focused on structured financial planning and diverse investment solutions.

Feng Zhao is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. based in San Mateo, CA. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience working at Fortinet Inc. and Yodlee Inc. Outside of finance, Feng spent two years engaged in extended travel. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Walter Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County and is a member of the Finance Committee at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Menlo Park, assisting with budgeting and fundraising efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and comprehensive services, including coordinated strategies from its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Nicole Granato is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2009. She is based in San Carlos, California. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Evan Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and MC Financial Partners, and completed eight years of full-time education prior to starting his advisory career. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Magdalena Rodriguez is a Series 63 registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Menlo Park, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Qiumei Sun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice addressing income sources, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1995 to 2009 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with a current position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a local restaurant, The Sandwich Spot, in Foster City, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Thomas Cortopassi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Carlos, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999 and is also an independent insurance agent. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Mary Rapperport is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2023 and has prior experience at Relyance AI, Retain.ai, and LiveRamp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its advisory services.

Douglas Keyston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Keyston is a partner in Silversword Investors, an agriculture-related investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and various modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Freeman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 48 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he collects comic art, attends conventions, and posts artwork online. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Ajanta Basak is a financial advisor with Merrill in Foster City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and fundraising volunteer for the Chitresh Das Institute, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Skinner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summitry and Land Title Guarantee Company, as well as experience with Santa Clara University and Colorado Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Amy Cook is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. She has a diverse background including roles in insurance, financial planning, and business ownership, as well as community involvement with the Police Activities League and the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce. Outside of finance, Amy is an author of children’s books and financial education materials. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a broad scope of financial activities.

Gail Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Associate Resources LLC, a strategy consulting firm, and is a board member of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining financial planning and estate strategies with a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Solaria Perez Stepanov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SOLARIA TV, a video production business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.