Matthew Atkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with the J.P. Morgan organization since 2015, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 recommendations.

Brent Kuhne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and UBS Financial Services. His background also includes roles with the City of Milpitas, Levi's Stadium, and San Francisco State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and investment models in its advisory approach.

Violet Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in financial advising since 2000. She specializes in a wide range of client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Her approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies that align with each client's goals and values. Violet and her team utilize a disciplined process that includes establishing objectives, developing strategies, recommending personalized plans, and updating them in response to clients' life changes. She is involved in managing investments, cash flow, liabilities, asset allocation, tax exposure, insurance coordination, retirement assets, and trust and estate planning services. Violet holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Jose State University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Violet participates in her local community through involvement with the De Anza Cupertino Aquatics Team and the Los Gatos Saratoga Unified School District. She resides in the Bay Area with her family and enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, hiking, and other activities.

Kingston Thai Ngo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and Ghirardeli Chocolate Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Boris Melamud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Susan Huang Cramer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of the Cramer Family Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools as part of its advisory services.

Byron Ishiwata is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior work includes significant tenures at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Head Minister of the Konko Church of San Jose and as Assistant Chief Administrative Minister for the Konko Church of North America. He is also a partner in the CPA firm Johanson & Yau and serves on the advisory board of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lance Buckeldee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sumer Tatangelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Tatangelo has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Talin Shaheen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Shaheen held positions at JPMorgan Chase and Premierone Credit Union. Outside of finance, Shaheen worked in the food service industry and has experience in education. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Estanislao Saenz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in guiding families and entrepreneurs through critical financial transitions, including employment changes, retirement, business protection, expansion, and sales. Estanislao and her team develop tailored wealth management strategies aimed at enhancing growth and promoting financial security, with a focus on client-centered service. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Estanislao holds a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in both Spanish and English. As a naturalized immigrant and a mother of two, Estanislao emphasizes the importance of being present and prepared, striving to provide her clients with confidence and trustworthy guidance during life’s financial challenges. In her personal time, she enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Simon Hall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, he was with Fidelity Investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Wang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2020, following roles at ForeGrowth Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, and China Construction Bank (Canada). He serves as a board member for New Horizon Career Club, a nonprofit organization based in Toronto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jimmy Tran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked for Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for 10 years. 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, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jessica Yiu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Charles Schwab. Yiu holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Alice Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range 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 firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Haley Rudee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA. She joined UBS in 2025 and has prior experience in various roles, including work with private families and at University Carlos III of Madrid. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates across wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets services.

Gregory Quinlan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1999. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Irene Cho is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment 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.

Jeffrey Alejandro Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Tech Federal Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a skincare business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.