Edward Sickel IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gabriel De Oliveira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent five years employed at Starbucks and the University of California, Davis. 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 investment modeling as part of its advisory services.

Bladimir Marquez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at ADP Inc. and ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc. for 18 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and methodologies to support its financial planning process.

Daniel Kertz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he held positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative III, and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021. In his current role, Daniel partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps them build customized financial plans. Daniel holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of forming strong relationships with clients and their families, maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Daniel has personal interests in biking, cars, football, movies, and music.

Joshua Sheng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Fulcrum Environmental Resources, and he has been self-employed in an education-related business since 2016. 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Phillips is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Royce Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 10 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a director position at Armanino LLP and is employed by Verizon Enterprise Solutions in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Meenakshi Saxena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2003, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Noelle Owens is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

George Lu is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ameritas Insurance Corp., and Fortinet, among others. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Karim Nalbandy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2012. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach backed by centralized custody and operational support.

Todd Duncan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, Wells Fargo, and Enterprise Trust and Investment Company. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Angelo San Mateo is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and TD Ameritrade Investment Management. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a multi-asset investment approach and access to alternative investments.

Matthew Hagen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2006. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Zhou Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Jacinda Rabine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held various positions including work at Bistro 234 and Milc Group, as well as experience with California Polytechnic State University. 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 a formal alternative-investment process.

Haotian Xie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was affiliated with Plug and Play Tech Center and held roles associated with Hult International Business School, Columbia University, and the University of California, San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services through a large network of financial advisors.

Emily Tran is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2021. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at New York University from 2013 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Harsh Pradhan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2006. He has over 19 years of experience at Fidelity, focusing on serving clients by leveraging the company's resources to develop and implement wealth planning strategies. Prior to his current role, Harsh worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc from 1998 to 2000 and at Dean Witter Reynolds Inc from 1995 to 1998. Harsh holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and wealth management. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their priorities and advocate effectively on their behalf. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Harsh enjoys family activities, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Yue Carol Liao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a family rental property in Dublin, California. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 an ESG eligibility framework.