Kara Chan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in the biotechnology sector with firms such as Slingshot Biosciences and Twist Bioscience. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, and supports model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ying Juan Xie is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, HSBC Securities USA, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, she is involved as an employee at Lao Lao Acupuncture Clinic in Milpitas, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Nicholas Knudsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Target Corporation, and AAA Insurance. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Jeffrey Bowden is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Francisco, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Prior to his financial services career, he held various roles in hospitality and food service businesses. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Timothy Baughman is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with tax-aware strategies and supports various investment restrictions and cash management options.

Frank Lavin II is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for six years. He is also an owner and partner of Columbus Advisors, a California general partnership. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

Michael Robarts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in commercial real estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 financial planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Michael Oster is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, where he has been serving clients since 1993. Since May 2015, he has held the position of Resident Director of the Oakland office. Michael's professional focus includes working with high-net-worth individuals and families, non-profit organizations, corporate executives, and business owners to deliver customized financial advice aimed at helping clients meet their financial goals and manage their wealth efficiently. He offers expertise across various areas including asset allocation, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, and socially responsible investing. Michael is a qualified Portfolio Manager, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with access to a range of investment products such as equities, fixed income, alternative investments, ETFs, and model portfolios. Clients also benefit from access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America, N.A. Michael holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He has Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from the California State University system. Outside of his professional work, Michael lives in Oakland with his wife and two sons. He is actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Oakland as a long-term volunteer. His personal interests include golfing, reading, running, swimming, and traveling.

Leila Esmaili Zamora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, LinkedIn, and several consulting and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and research.

Timothy Score is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1994. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with a broad range of financial planning needs, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He also serves as the Syndicate Coordinator in the office, a position he has held since 2009. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from Southern Oregon University. He obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2004 and completed the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Longevity Training Program at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology in 2015. Timothy has contributed to the development of new advisors through his mentorship in the Professional Development Program. His professional designations include CFP and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional duties, Timothy is actively involved in his community and enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached youth sports and volunteered extensively at swim meets. His personal interests include baseball, genealogy, golfing, music, reading, table tennis, traveling, and attending events involving his grandchildren.

Josh Grassel is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with high net worth clients and their families to work towards achieving their financial goals. He helps clients develop, maintain, and update their financial plans as their needs and objectives change over time. Josh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2013 to 2014, and held positions at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Financial Associate between 2011 and 2013. He holds a California Insurance License.

Henrik Nielsen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in various leadership positions overseeing family investment interests and development projects in Denmark. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Ariyoshi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management options.

John Tornes is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Novato, CA, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental real estate ownership in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

John Pulley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Xiao Feng Wu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wu worked at several major financial institutions including LPL Financial, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Merrill, Citibank, and East West Bancorp. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly composed of 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 blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Morrone is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a passive investment interest in Longwood Holdco, LLC, a holding company that owns a car wash. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process to recommend investment solutions.

Wanda Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2014. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Okamoto is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has previous experience in retail and education sectors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Elizabeth Groh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has dedicated over 46 years to assisting high-net-worth clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, developing customized financial strategies to help them pursue their financial goals. Elizabeth works closely with clients and their other professionals, such as attorneys and tax specialists, to identify primary goals including education funding, tax minimization strategies, and retirement asset management. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant. She also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to her advisory role, she collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to provide clients with personalized home financing guidance. Outside her professional responsibilities, Elizabeth is involved with the Bay Area Strength Alliance and Buckelew Programs. She enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling with her family and is active in the Bay Area Strength and Alliance community.