Darby Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Williams held roles in various industries including real estate and publishing. Williams has authored and published a book available on Amazon. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts with a multi-asset investment approach.

Cheryl James is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leverages her background as a former engineer in Defense Intelligence and the high-tech industry to provide clients with comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual needs. Cheryl's approach integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, offering clients access to investment, banking, and lending solutions designed to pursue their financial goals. Cheryl specializes in areas including college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. In addition to her professional work, Cheryl is actively involved in community organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, where she co-chairs the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's, and serves as a board member for the Contemporary Asian Theatre Scene and High Tech High Heels. She also contributes to Habitat for Humanity and the Happy Neighborhood Project. Cheryl's personal interests include cooking, scuba diving, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Yanyin Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Yu worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has experience with nonprofit work at Self-Help for the Elderly. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment committee analyses in its financial planning process.

Ryan Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Scharf Investments, LLC, and Fidelity Investments. He also has experience in education, having worked at Evergreen Valley College and Piedmont Hills High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jonathan Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. 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, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Angela Mende is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 1996. She holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Cupertino, CA. 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, including financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aiyun Zong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a property management company in Elk Grove, California. Charles Schwab serves a large base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Yan Yan Yu is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sophia Szeto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, previously spending four years with the Ray Barri Agency at Allstate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools without individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Andrew Fotu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Bank of America Consumer and Business Banking, bringing a client-focused approach grounded in integrity and availability. Andrew emphasizes a personalized, planning-based strategy to help clients pursue their financial goals while considering their life priorities and aspirations. Andrew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He analyzes clients' wealth structures to identify weaknesses and develops customized investment strategies using both internal and external research as well as Merrill's open investment platform. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and estate attorneys to implement tax minimization and estate planning strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Waikato and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys basketball, hiking, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Rick Haro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Mumford is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2009. Based in San Jose, CA, she holds a Series 66 license and has spent the majority of her career with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

Melissa Whitney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner and investor in Longfellow Wines LLC, a winery based in Oakland, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes structured planning tools and investment models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Diego Contreras is Vice President and Financial Consultant. He partners with families and individuals to assist them in navigating wealth planning decisions, emphasizing attention to detail, integrity, and dedication. Diego's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2025, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and multi-asset investment guidance supported by dedicated research and alternative investment programs.

David Zhou is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has prior experience as a Vice President Market Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. His background in financial services includes advisory and management roles, which he utilizes to support his clients effectively. David holds a California Insurance License. He is interested in investing and financial planning and aims to share this knowledge with his clients to assist them. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and traveling.

Peter Glaser is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hongmin Lu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Elizabeth Dong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, California. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a real estate business, DJH Realty LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Melissa Drago is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.