Luke Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Steven Varlas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he has been involved with NAALI FIT, LLC, a fitness-related business. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Akgaukhar Nuskabayeva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Thrivent Financial, and VTB Capital. Outside of finance, she is an owner and partner of a home kitchen bakery called Bread For Joy LLP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Eric Schreiber is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Nancy Knight is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent six years at Edward Jones. She is based in Fremont, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports investment advisers with tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Lindy Cweiber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Transit Systems Incorporated, LPI Masks, and the University of Pittsburgh. 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 services directly to individuals as well as through corporate financial planning agreements.

Caroline Langner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience with Urban Oil & Gas, LLC and an academic background from Southern Methodist University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a structured financial planning process that employs firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Javier Perez is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., among others. Perez also serves as an associate director offering legal membership services with Legal Shield. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment types and management options.

Paul Lassalle is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 18 years of industry experience, including multiple tenures at Fidelity as well as positions at Pensionmark Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Global Retirement Partners. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and consulting, with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Crystal Norris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also the owner of Crystal Clear Wealth Management, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and serving a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Mason Arnold is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DXC Technology and Avetta LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment entities. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Roberto Garfias is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2023. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Scott Symank is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience beginning in 2025 with Clearwater Analytics and joined Morgan Stanley in 2026. His background includes four years at Clemson University and prior roles in education. 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 financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Dwight Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advantage Wealth Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is based in Alamo, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with non-advisory financial activities and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lu Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He worked previously at China Merchants Bank for seven years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization, offering access to a wide range of products including security-based swaps and futures.

Ming Lo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in San Ramon, CA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management alongside brokerage and custody services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines centralized supervision and multi-asset investment guidance with access to alternative investments and cash-sweep solutions.

Khoa Luong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2017, including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Prior to that, he worked at Enterprise Holdings for three years. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain decision-making authority.

Scott Edington is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he and his team specialize in providing wealth management strategies tailored to corporate executives, business owners, and retirees. They focus on key areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Edington works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at preserving and growing wealth, mitigating taxes, supporting loved ones, and facilitating charitable giving. His approach is founded on the principle that clients' goals are the central focus of their financial strategies. He emphasizes empowering clients to make better decisions through flexible strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Butte College without earning a degree, and he completed high school at Granada High School. Edington is also engaged in his community, following Merrill's tradition of participation by volunteering with local organizations.

Samer Georges is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop strategies tailored to their individual priorities and evolving goals. His approach emphasizes transparency and partnership, helping clients navigate financial options with clarity and confidence to create informed plans aligned with their values. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. Prior to that, Samer worked at JPMorgan Wealth Management as a Private Client Advisor from 2021 to 2024 and as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Samer enjoys spending time at the beach, social events with friends, watching movies, playing soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Brendan Noonan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Sgc Financial and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 11 years. He also serves as an independent contractor financial advisor at Summit Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.