Max Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, implements tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics.

Maximilian Mc Kelvy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC for five years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2021. Mc Kelvy is the sole proprietor of Pacific Succession Planning LLC, a marketing entity based in San Francisco focused on business development and growth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Wendi Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2023, following four years at Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current roles, she had experience at a management consulting group with an assignment at BlackRock, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Miten Bhatia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tri Counties Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He is also Vice President at Tri Counties Advisors, a financial support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports a large advisor network with advanced analytical tools and specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

Chris Hu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, and previously worked at Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. His background also includes involvement with Blockchain At Berkeley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside input from its Global Investment Committee.

Mary Winchester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Selina Soo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president on the board of directors for the Asian Women Resources Center. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Xiuqi Jiang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Jiang has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015 and is also involved as an owner and partner in a family real estate investment business. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its advisory services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Ting is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client’s individual goals. By drawing on insights from Merrill and leveraging the banking and lending services of Bank of America, he aims to provide flexible wealth management solutions responsive to changing market conditions. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He communicates with clients in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese). Committed to community involvement, Michael participates in local volunteer organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community service.

Leonidas (Leo) Maheras is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He operates in San Mateo, CA, and has prior experience running Maheras Wealth Management, which focuses on fixed annuities, life insurance, term insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Lowenstein is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Mateo, CA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and DoorDash for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he performs as a DJ at bars and events in the San Francisco area. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a range of investment products and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Angela Marcheschi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as a life coach through her sole proprietorship, Wayfinder Life Coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through a broad range of investment and financial strategies.

Musetta Li is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior work includes roles at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory work, she has been self-employed managing rental property since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Madeline Beaton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Natixis Advisors, LLC, Natixis Distribution, LLC, and Impax Asset Management. Outside of finance, she has experience operating Sandpiper Productions LLC and has been involved with the Edgartown Yacht Club and the Field Club and Boathouse. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and market simulation models as part of its advisory services.

Brian Brogan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 1999 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association starting in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and processes to support financial decision-making.

Kalvin Sid is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to this, he spent 17 years with Next Financial Group Inc. He operates Sid Financial Services, a business related to his LPL advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and external sources.

Robert Gold is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Summit Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to create portfolios that may include a variety of investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kathleen Augusta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending eight years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Joshua Fong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an eBay seller specializing in sports memorabilia and collectibles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Timothy Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. 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.