Kevin Chen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Bay Area. Fluent in Mandarin and English, he serves a diverse clientele including High Net Worth Individuals, professionals, business owners, startup companies, endowment funds, engineers, and multi-generational families. Kevin collaborates with his clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies that address various aspects of their financial lives, including investment advice and liability risk assessments. His expertise encompasses personal portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, endowment fund management, social governance (ESG) investing, corporate benefit and retirement plans, liability restructuring, concentrated position management, business exit planning, multi-generational planning, cash management, insurance and annuities, and coordination with clients' legal and tax professionals. He is particularly focused on assisting startup founders throughout the business lifecycle. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as Phi Sigma Kappa and the USC Alumni Association. A native San Franciscan, Kevin resides in the Bay Area and has personal interests in Traditional Archery and Classic Car Restoration. He supports community initiatives including GiveTeens20, the Pacific Center for Autism Education, and Friends of Children with Special Needs.

Michael Scandalios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and has worked in the financial sector since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author of novels. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets and banking services.

Stan Sklenar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-author involved with Larstan Publishing, where he contributes to a book on investment management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

Julius Brauner IV is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 46 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He is also co-trustee of The Brauner Company Profit Sharing Plan and maintains a role as an insurance agent specializing in term life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio construction tools and manages accounts with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Ngan Do is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Bank of America and TN Services, as well as an academic position at San Jose State University. Outside of advisory work, Ngan Do is a co-owner of a family rental property in Hayward, California. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Harish Pai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sunnyvale, California, with eight years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2017 and previously worked at Northern Trust Operating Services. Pai is also involved in online tutoring, specializing in CFA-related subjects through the platform Wyzant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Teresa Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property in Nampa, Idaho. 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, and institutions.

John Lewis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has served as a trustee for family revocable trusts managing residential rental properties. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive advisory and brokerage services.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, New York Life, and other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Caitlin Luttrell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Namal De Silva is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade for 20 years. De Silva is also a property owner in San Jose, California. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Yuliya Kuzmenko is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a retail and online store business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process employs structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, serving clients in both advisory and brokerage capacities.

Quyen Nguyen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Nguyen has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen is involved in commercial real estate investment through ownership and partnership roles in several related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Danielle Aldama is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Aldama is involved in independent sales of hair care products and jewelry. 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 programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Le is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Bang Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with family members. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tina Ma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

David Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1ST Global Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for multiple trusts and is a principal at Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corp, providing tax and accounting services. He also holds a board member position with BKR International, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct custom strategies.

Nicole Gatiss is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and joined Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ana Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Unionbanc Investment Services. 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 incorporates a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.