Erica Wu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank and Cetera. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Jimenez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clara, California, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he performs part-time mobile food delivery services with Instacart and acts as the primary caregiver for his mother. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Joan Masuda Cox is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and a Global Investment Committee.

Kurt Carrasquilla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches investment-related courses at the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University, and serves on the CFP Program Advisory Board at UC Berkeley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

David Sanepour is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with one year of experience at LPL Enterprise. He previously worked at World Financial Group for five years and has a background that includes roles at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Central Casting. Sanepour also teaches investment-related courses at Pasadena City College. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Arthur Feather is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Livestream Director for events at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Los Gatos, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory and insurance services.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Steven Harris is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co in San Jose, CA since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is managing partner of a sailboat charter business based in Los Altos, CA. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Wallace Chu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO of Turning Leaf Financial Group, a company that provides processing and marketing services to a group of advisors. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Leslie Proceviat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, Leslie worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 1990 to 2024, followed by a brief tenure at OSAIC. In addition to advisory work, Leslie is involved in tax preparation and financial services through related business entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diversified financial planning and advisory programs with access to both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and a variety of innovative investment solutions.

Arman Rostamian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Quincy Cass & Associates Inc. 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 features multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Quoc Pham is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies that aim to help achieve their goals through careful planning and asset management. His focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as Series 7, 66, and 31 FINRA registrations. Pham earned his Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University. His previous experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor and Vice President at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Smith Barney Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., as well as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Quoc Pham and his family reside in the Bay Area, where they participate in volunteering with local communities and charities. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, gardening, golfing, running, swimming, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Lawrence is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA, with over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Amber India Restaurant for more than 20 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Elier Peraza is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held various roles at firms including Avantax and Johanson & Yau, where he serves as Director of Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he has acted as a temporary independent trustee for an irrevocable trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to implement diverse investment strategies and program options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Brandon Seanez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he had experience in the hospitality and wine industries. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of solutions including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Raymond Kong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has a longstanding background at Avantax Advisory Services LLC and Avantax Insurance Agency LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized institutional services.

William Gerdts is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Khoi Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His professional background is exclusively within the Wells Fargo affiliated entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Daniel Dipietro is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and T3 Trading Group. He previously worked at Una Mas Restaurants and the University of California - Santa Cruz, indicating a diverse professional background. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lawrence Lo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.