Sameer Kalra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UC San Diego and UC Santa Cruz, as well as a four-year tenure at UPS. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Hui Xu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. Xu has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of Morgan Stanley, Xu coordinates educational activities with the Stanford Financial and Risk Modeling Institute. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Brad Baron is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including VIA Rehabilitation, the Catholic Community Foundation, Financial Administrative Support Services, and The Health Trust, focusing on governance and finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brendan Narksompop is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes positions at Stanford University and the University of California, Davis. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Wayne Cymrot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee in an investment-related trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Roodman is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He previously worked at California Bank & Trust/Zions Bank and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Reznim LLC, an e-commerce business operated with family members. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Eric Luong is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Vanguard, and Bank of America. His background also includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Lifo.ai and SPI Energy, as well as academic experience at Santa Clara University and the University of California, Berkeley. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victoria Shen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, as well as at Barking Frog Innovations from 2017 to 2019. Based in Palo Alto, California, she currently serves clients through Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. 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 including financial planning and estate strategies, employing structured planning tools and analyses to support client decision-making.

Matthias Kattick is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held roles as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2023 to 2025 and has experience as a Registered Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2023. His earlier positions include Registered Representative roles at Ally Invest and JP Morgan Securities in 2017, as well as a Registered Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2017, and an Internal Associate at Incapital in 2017. His expertise encompasses retirement transitions, investment strategy, and comprehensive financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' unique financial goals to provide tailored guidance. Matthias holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Matthias has interests in beach activities, boating, fitness, football, hiking, and pets.

Emily Vanhoorickx is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1980. Vanhoorickx serves as treasurer and board member of the CEP Society, an alumni association for Certified Equity Professionals at Santa Clara University. 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 provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Gerald Brown is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry providers.

Paul Dines is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, where he has worked for 20 years. He holds a Series 66 designation and has spent his entire industry career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Colin Cassady is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business focused on capturing life events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dustin Brunzlick is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at R.E. Edwards Associates Inc. and State Farm Insurance. Outside of finance, he is the captain of the San Francisco 49ers Touchdown Team, responsible for designing the routes for the team's flag runners during game introductions and celebrations. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

Sarah Hipolito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and held roles outside finance, including positions at Topgolf and STK Las Vegas. 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 services and tailored financial planning programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Teri Yamamura is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, she works as a yoga instructor and also engages in consulting as a secret shopper. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Benjamin Lundquist is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its research and due diligence teams.

Chih Chieh Lien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Ashveen Goundar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has held positions at Jack in the Box and Nations Hamburger. 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 from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Charles Shreve III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. He is also involved in FB Investment Services, an affiliated business related to his LPL work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.