Stephane Johnston is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been assisting clients since 2020. He specializes in wealth planning using a goals-based planning approach to help clients achieve their financial objectives. Prior to this role, Stephane served as a Vice President Senior Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2016 to 2020 and as an Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2014 to 2016. Stephane holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he engages in various personal interests including family activities, golf, running, soccer, traveling, and volunteering.

Nicholas Rogers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2008, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Veronique Hsu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Trader Joe's and held various roles at Temple University and other organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Helen Li is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists individuals and families with wealth planning to achieve their financial objectives. She has been in this role since 2026. Prior to this, Helen worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2023 to 2026, and began her tenure there as a Client Associate from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2021 to 2022 and at MassMutual from 2019 to 2021. Helen holds a California Insurance License, enabling her to provide insurance services as part of her financial advisory role. Outside of her professional work, she spends her time visiting museums, reading, and practicing yoga.

David Carlisle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2014 and at THRIVENT Financial since 2015, totaling 11 years in the industry. He is active in youth development as Committee Chairman for Cub Scouts Pack 914 and as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 924 in Livermore. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a large network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Ian Staley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He is also the sole proprietor of Staley Financial Services, specializing in life insurance sales, case design, and planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party solutions.

Spencer Jung is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, O'Brien Wealth Partners, and Grantham, Mayo & Van Otterloo. Outside of investment advising, he is also licensed to offer fixed insurance products, including health and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing various tools and automated processes to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Rajiv Eluthesen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2010 after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Rajiv works collaboratively with clients across various stages of their financial lives, developing tailored wealth management strategies to support retirement, education planning, stock options, and RSUs management, among other goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and Personal Investment Advisor designation. Rajiv's professional expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He is a member of the Peninsula Velo cycling team. Outside of his professional work, Rajiv enjoys cycling, ski trips, hiking, camping, cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. He has combined his interests in travel and cycling through activities such as riding from Barcelona to France.

Sebastien Alezeau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Phillip Hohn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Hohn Group, which provides customized, objective guidance to clients with a focus on creating personalized wealth management strategies that prioritize risk-averse investment portfolios and streamlined financing options. The group serves technology executives, high-net-worth individuals, and small business owners across 16 states. Phillip offers expertise in areas such as portfolio management, retirement planning, education and estate planning, concentrated stock exit strategies, and corporate retirement plan asset management. With over four decades of industry experience, Phillip and his team emphasize a holistic and individualized approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to each client's unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The group extensively supports clients with stock option and Employee Stock Plan Services, particularly assisting Silicon Valley technology executives since 1998. Phillip holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Phillip earned his High School Diploma/GED from Chabot College. He is bilingual in Persian and English. Outside of his professional focus, Phillip engages in community volunteer work and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, reading, woodworking, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Noah White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Atlantic Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Natalia Koritskaya is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2025. She previously spent a decade with Ameriprise from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios.

Sean Sato is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, serving in various capacities including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Sean focuses on helping clients make informed financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise clients on insurance matters as part of comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, playing golf, engaging in outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a goals-based wealth management approach that is holistic and proactive, emphasizing tax efficiency, multi-generational estate strategies, and securities-based lending solutions. Russell's practice focuses on guiding clients who hold concentrated stock positions, helping them diversify thoughtfully and tax-efficiently through systematic planning, hedging strategies, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. Coming from a family with a background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these strengths to design wealth strategies that align with clients' tax sensitivities, evolving priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners closely with real estate professionals to identify tax-efficient lending options for various property types and delivers tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including employee benefits optimization and sustainable investing topics. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Winky Li is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she collaborates with financial consultants to help clients leverage Fidelity's resources and planning tools to work towards their financial goals. Prior to this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience also includes roles as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo (2020-2021), a Relationship Manager at Bank of America (2019-2020), and a Lending Officer at East West Bank (2017-2019). Winky holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys attending concerts, social events with friends, kayaking, photography, theater, and traveling.

Larry Shaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals 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 serves clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Deidra Geraghty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Carlos, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advice based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Daniel Huston is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Chequers Financial Management LLC and David White & Associates, and he spent four years in full-time education prior to his advisory career. 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Usha Gurazada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she may receive non-investment related compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Farzad Raufi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on understanding each client's unique financial situation to provide customized guidance and planning support. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Farzad worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Farzad has interests in art, family activities, food, golf, hiking, and traveling.