Alina Lloyd is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides tailored advice, proactive outreach, and forward-thinking strategies to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, and their family members. Throughout her career, Alina has focused on the distinctive needs and priorities of this dynamic clientele, helping them anticipate and navigate critical decision points in their financial lives and legacies. She has particular expertise in pre- and post-liquidity event planning, cash flow analysis, trust and estate planning services, and facilitating access to customized lending through Bank of America. Alina has worked in private banking and wealth management since 2003. Prior to joining Merrill, she held similar roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with Honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alina serves as Chair of the Board at StarVista, a Bay Area nonprofit providing community outreach and social services to children, young adults, and families, and she participates on its Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a co-founder of Women in Technology & Finance, a networking organization supporting Silicon Valley women in venture capital, finance, and technology. Alina resides in San Carlos with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, reading, tennis, watching movies, and yoga.

Susan Brauner is a financial advisor at Osaic with 44 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors Inc and The Brauner Company, where she has served as a co-trustee of the company’s profit sharing plan. Brauner is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in term insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kuanyee Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions in music education and youth orchestras. 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 services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Juan Garcia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Steven Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2010 and 2015, respectively. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental property with his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling but typically does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Fadela Hamidat is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She brings a client-focused approach to her work, emphasizing understanding individual needs and providing thoughtful planning support to help clients realize their future visions. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2025 to 2026, Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2025, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. This background has equipped her with insights across various facets of financial planning and client relationship management. Fadela holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Phillip Chatoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Abusix, Inc. and Bigmachines alongside his long tenure with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of investment-related activities, he is involved with Blue Heron Senior Services, LLC and serves as a digital coach. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution models.

Michael Do is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and various positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Shantell Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was self-employed for 12 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles to registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various investment products.

Muhammad Haq is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Heath Hanich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built a practice focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses preserve, grow, and transition their wealth through personalized strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His advisory approach emphasizes trust, clarity, and tailored planning, guiding clients through various stages of life with confidence. With over two decades of experience in financial services, Heath began his career in 1999 as a part-time teller with Wells Fargo. While working full time, he earned an associate's degree from Bakersfield College followed by a Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance from Fresno Pacific University. He has held various leadership roles at Wells Fargo and also joined Wachovia, where he earned his FINRA registrations and supported clients across California. Approximately twelve years ago, Heath and his family relocated to Santa Cruz, where he achieved his goal of becoming a Financial Advisor and established a successful practice. Heath specializes in comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and investment strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Heath resides in Santa Cruz, California with his wife Heidi and their daughter. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he stays active in the local community and contributes through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Santa Clara.

Joshua Kuo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Shibui Vintage, LLC, a business focused on the collection, restoration, and trading of vintage timepieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering comprehensive advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Han is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Marci Rosenfeld is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and First Republic Investment Management. She serves as Vice Chair of the Board and Investment Committee at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Elvira Vargas Candelario is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Uber, and Ross Stores Inc. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Melissa Archibeque is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Power of Attorney for an entity named MS C A Trust in Menlo Park, California. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using a range of model-based and discretionary strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yunjia Jiang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Jiang has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eugene Park is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing a comprehensive approach to financial planning. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, he provides guidance that integrates investments, tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, estate planning considerations, and risk management. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Eugene held various roles at J.P. Morgan Chase, including Senior Home Lending Advisor from 2020 to 2023, Branch Manager from 2016 to 2020, and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2016. This experience has informed his holistic approach to financial consulting. Eugene holds a California Insurance License which complements his expertise in financial planning. He prioritizes ongoing education and adherence to rigorous standards, aiming to put his clients' interests first.

Tommy Ngo is a Financial Consultant currently serving clients at Fidelity. He focuses on understanding client situations and planning accordingly, providing tailored support through a comprehensive team of professionals. Tommy has over five years of experience in the financial industry, with previous roles including Investment Consultant and Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab, and Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Tommy enjoys golf, swimming, and traveling.

Richard Boden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2021. He also serves as a trustee involved in estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.