Michael Laport is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of LAPORT GROUP LLC, an engineering consulting firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Angelina Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Michele Michaels is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Natren Probiotics. 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 and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Marie Wreaks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and over two years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, she worked for Leean Sera DDS Inc for 11 years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Peironnet is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and starting his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he has experience at Related Companies, CU Denver Wellness Center, and Minio Inc, among others. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

Samuel Veytser is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to his current role, he had positions in insurance brokerage and legal services, and he has experience in education and community involvement. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions.

Alexander Kaminaris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Kaminaris also serves as co-trustee for a joint trust in San Mateo, California. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Theresa Ruiz Fong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Baden Coin Laundry, LLC, a business she has been involved with since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

David Amann is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Redwood City, CA since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Wang is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Resident Director with expertise in building long-term relationships with families, helping them steward their resources and accomplish their financial goals. Since 2010, he has provided financial advice and wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). The CPWA certification is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with organizations in the community. Outside of work, Brian enjoys cooking, gardening, running, and tennis. He is fluent in Chinese and English.

Donovan Kerr is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with the Levin Johnston Team at Marcus & Millichap and was involved in catering and event services at Domenico Winery Catering & Events. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Peter Bergquist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Floriberta Sario Perez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Good Sports Inc. and Altimeter Capital. She has also been involved in academic and student success initiatives at San Jose State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by a structured planning process and firm-approved tools.

Stacy Blair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burlingame, CA, with seven years at the firm and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Fairfax County Public Schools and spent time as a homemaker. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

William Maung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Menlo Park, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Investment Management. Maung also served in the US Navy from 2012 to 2017. 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 financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hashini Jayasekara Sa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its planning process.

Brian Thorbrogger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having begun his career at Citigroup Global Markets in 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and market models.

Dillon Magee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and experience outside the financial sector at Sun Shops and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nathan Van Dell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at John Mills and been involved with the United States Tennis Association. Outside of finance, he has been active with the Peninsula Community Center for several years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive asset management capabilities.

Sean Chatman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.