David Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Danny Pham is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Eunice Scholten is a CFP® professional with over 26 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2006. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, Eunice is involved as an owner and trustee of family investment trusts holding rental properties in California and Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Narges Kadirzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 2021. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Edgardo Bruzzone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with additional experience at Securian Financial Services, SGC Financial and Insurance Services, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Waddell & Reed, and Bank of America. Bruzzone is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Gurmeet Gulati is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Livermore, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.

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.

Lauren Murcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mohammad Safariannematabad is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with executives, attorneys, physicians, family business owners, and families to help them navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Mohammad focuses on providing personalized wealth management guidance, emphasizing a relationship-centered approach to understand each client's unique needs. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. Mohammad holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from IVC. He communicates professionally in both English and Farsi. Mohammad's mission is to simplify complex financial matters and offer guidance that empowers clients to make informed choices. He aims to build lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice, supporting clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals.

Robert Duncan Anderson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Danville Oaks Rugby Club, overseeing its financial policies and reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Michelle Chang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 16 years of experience in the finance industry, focusing on simplifying and clarifying the complexities of investing for her clients. In her role, Michelle connects all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Her areas of expertise include customized wealth and retirement planning, fixed income investments such as CDs, bond laddering, preferred securities, and tax-free municipal bonds. She also specializes in education planning, including 529 plans and education analysis. Michelle's approach considers factors like risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity, and tax sensitivity to tailor strategies that meet clients' unique needs. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Thomas Mccue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Nicholas Graham is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles at several companies in different sectors such as Master Arts Graphics Inc. and various food service establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Adam Pasco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at California Polytechnic State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Christopher Lewis is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he provides private baseball hitting instruction to young players. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Robin Sherwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services directly and through corporate agreements.