Alex Preisser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for the Department of the Air Force and Outdoor Rec Ramstein. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Neil Parekh is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is based in San Jose, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Vukson is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Carine Krikorian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and various Wells Fargo entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Griffin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Xiaoyi Tang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Tang holds the CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, Tang worked at E Fund Management Co. Ltd. for eight years. 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative-investment offering.

Emilio De Sousa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010, and previously at Wells Fargo Investments from 2001 to 2010. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Nathanael Silin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newark, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has worked in related roles at Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various delivery driving roles and operates a landscape contracting business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joann Stewart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. She worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and incorporates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources in its investment evaluations.

Jarrad Di Maggio is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Farmers Insurance, and Summit Financial Group. He is the owner of D5 Solutions, a consulting firm that supports insurance agents and financial advisors in expanding their outreach and enhancing relationship management. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to each client’s risk profile.

John Campbell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that use structured discovery processes and approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Timothy Liu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique situations, implementing strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He serves as a primary resource for comprehensive wealth management planning at Fidelity. Prior to joining Fidelity, Timothy worked as a Senior Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in providing financial advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Timothy has personal interests in boating, cars, fishing, and traveling.

Brian Vera Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Heritage Bank of Commerce and First Republic Bank. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in photography as a proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institutional firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and research to support its financial planning process.

Amy Roat is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in studio maintenance shifts at a Corepower yoga studio. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Kin Lau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, with prior roles at Prestige Asset Management Limited and BTL Asset Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Flora Kam is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Her career includes 13 years at METLIFE Securities and ongoing roles at MassMutual Life Insurance. In addition to her advisory work, she manages existing health insurance clients and conducts annual plan reviews. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, employing firm-approved tools and collaborative planning processes.

Eric Lucero is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked briefly at Fisher Investments and has been involved with Nu-Image, an automotive and transportation business, since 2013. His background also includes roles at Uber, the San Jose Earthquakes, Mills Hospital, and the San Mateo Athletic Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Larysa Smykovskaya is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2018. In her role, she partners with clients to build personalized financial plans that address both short-term and long-term investment goals. She has extensive experience in wealth management and portfolio management, having held positions such as Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at TD Wealth Private Client Group from 2015 to 2018, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PNC Wealth Management from 2013 to 2015, Senior Investment Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank from 2008 to 2013, and Financial Advisor to High Net Worth Clients at Vanguard Group from 2005 to 2008. Larysa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fitness, hiking, skiing, theater, and traveling.

Linh Thai is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Linh holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Cadena is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Robert W. Baird & Co Inc, New York Life Insurance Co, and Greenpeace International. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.