John Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Gavan Wang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Corporation for three years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerance.

Timothy Freeland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Yaqiong Zhong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Zhong worked at Fly High from 2018 to 2019 and at USC from 2015 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including personalized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary tools and market scenario analyses.

Jackson Thoreson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching baseball with Bellarmine College Preparatory and College Park Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Griffin Meyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Leeco Steel, and several other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both individual and corporate channels.

Mark Carandang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022, Yan worked at Guotai Junan Securities Co LTD and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Minnesota Life from 2016 to 2020. Moore is also associated with SGC Financial and SageCrest Wealth Management as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Deepak Ganju is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ unique financial goals and life priorities. Drawing on the investment insights from Merrill Lynch strategists and the banking services of Bank of America, he supports clients in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, education planning, international wealth management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Deepak holds an MBA from California State University, San Francisco, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Hindi. Beyond his professional role, Deepak contributes to his community through involvement with the Kiwanis Club, the Indo American Community Federation, and immigrant services within the Indo American community. His approach centers on developing risk-averse, tax-efficient financial strategies to help clients preserve and build wealth in a manner that supports their long-term objectives. Deepak’s client focus spans a range of financial planning needs, and he emphasizes working closely with clients to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions.

Robert Haeusslein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience to his role. Since joining Merrill in July 1984, he has focused primarily on serving high net worth individuals, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys a variety of personal interests, including baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Ali Darzi Larijani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Open Invest Co., Matthew Zaheri Corporation, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Bloomberg L.P. 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 team of Wealth Advisors.

Parker Bauman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously worked at Adlava, Schwartz Realty, and Schwartz Flansburg PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bauman coaches lacrosse at Sacred Heart Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Melissa Knutson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, previously serving as a Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Melissa's professional experience includes positions at JPMorgan Chase as a Private Client Banker and Relationship Banker, as well as roles at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker, Lead Teller, and Teller. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. She focuses on providing financial planning that is thoughtful and approachable, aiming to empower her clients by understanding their unique goals, values, and circumstances. Through this personalized approach, she offers unbiased guidance and clear action steps tailored to each client's specific needs.

David Calomese currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he focuses on fostering client and associate interactions that align with Fidelity's Standards of Care. Prior to this, David held leadership roles at major wealth management firms, including Managing Director and Market Executive at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2021 to 2024, and Managing Director and Market Leader at Wells Fargo Advisors Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. David holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests in art, golf, and skiing.

Jia He is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Irina Shuvaeva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a caregiver and is a commissioned notary in California. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zi Chen Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and utilizes firm-approved tools to model outcomes, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Chuzhe Song is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals, leveraging Merrill’s investment insights along with the banking and lending services of Bank of America. Chuzhe holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in finance from the University of Washington and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He has prior experience with UBS AG in New York and joined The Virnoche Group in 2012. Chuzhe holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to participating in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Dina Hall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1987. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for a family trust, managing estate affairs and making investment decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of products and research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.