William Michaelsen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following nine years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling techniques, serving a broad client base with a range of investment and financial strategies.

John Paul Borbon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Patelco Credit Union. He is involved in Patelco Financial Solutions, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers and supports them with research, technology tools, and various financial products.

Ronald Puccinelli Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Cyrus Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Merrill since 2007, with a brief tenure at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in 2017. Merrill, along 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.

Wen Yueh Hu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hu is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Christopher Manzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SGC Financial, Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, Ameriprise, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 investment services, utilizing a broad platform that includes model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Nancy Martinez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Bruno, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Patelco Credit Union since 2013 and was affiliated with CUSO Financial Services, LP and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for over a decade. Martinez is involved with Patelco Financial Solutions, a DBA for her LPL business. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Abad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in San Mateo, California. 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 broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Vic Leung is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Karla Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Her prior experience includes positions at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Lee also serves on the advisory board at the University of San Francisco, assisting with MBA student projects. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Endicott is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial planning and wealth management, having previously worked as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2018, and held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2012, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Brian holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial services. He emphasizes building long-term relationships with clients and prioritizes their interests in helping them achieve their personal and financial goals through comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Brian has personal interests in fitness, football, music, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Jessica Meunier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dow Janes, Empowered Personal Finance, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she earns royalties from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Priscilla Fung is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. She previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, serving as Vice President-Private Client Advisor from 2024 to 2025 and Assistant Vice President-Private Client Banker from 2020 to 2024. Her career has focused on private client financial services, providing tailored financial advice. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and insurance matters. Priscilla emphasizes a collaborative and transparent approach, aiming to help clients make confident decisions about their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Priscilla enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, engaging with friends in social events, practicing Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

Bridgette Chang is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She is focused on helping clients strive for their financial goals through her professional process, beliefs, and values. Her experience in the financial industry includes roles such as Relationship Banker and Associate Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Bridgette holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Bridgette has personal interests in fitness and photography.

Seth Novosel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked across various roles including positions at Amazon Web Services and multiple academic institutions prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models.

Janet Chow is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. She has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent selling various insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars focused on collaborative, goal-based planning.

Edward Sickel IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gabriel De Oliveira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent five years employed at Starbucks and the University of California, Davis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory services.

Bladimir Marquez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at ADP Inc. and ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc. for 18 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Daniel Kertz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he held positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative III, and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021. In his current role, Daniel partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps them build customized financial plans. Daniel holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of forming strong relationships with clients and their families, maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Daniel has personal interests in biking, cars, football, movies, and music.