Robert Vaughan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Apttus from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Clayton Vandenbossche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, E.K. Riley Investments, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved in insurance brokerage, selling indexed universal life, universal life, term, and long-term care insurance products. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mohammad Umar Shams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, HSBC, JP Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Minyu Chang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment guidance from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine both advisory and broker-dealer capabilities.

Michael Matsuno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at California Polytechnic State University and Nordstrom. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Wai Ip Chan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following previous roles at Cetera, East West Bank, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alexander Wright is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Equitable Advisors, Edward Jones, ADP, Yelp, and PNC Bank. He serves in the United States Air Force Reserves as a Command Post Controller and also operates a pet-sitting side business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by centralized operations and a broad range of investment options.

Jeffrey Roodman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior experience includes positions at Merrill, LPL Financial, California Bank & Trust/Zions Bank, and various J.P. Morgan entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an e-commerce venture, Reznim LLC, which he co-owns with family members and supports a business operated by his children and relatives. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers a broader range of derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Steven Feng is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Merrill. Feng is based in Palo Alto, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to provide diversified investment solutions.

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.

Claudia Angeja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including her current role starting in 2025. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sophia Pires is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, California, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo bank and its affiliated entities from 2007 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support client goals.

Stephanie Shum is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. She currently works at LPL Financial and has prior experience at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC. Shum operates EH Shum Financial Solutions, a business related to her LPL activities. 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 management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Veronica Yapp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and American Express. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner and owner of JVA Supply LLC, a delivery service for non-durable goods serving small businesses in her community. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and has prior experience with Fremont Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Waddell & Reed. Additionally, he serves as a private banker with Fremont Bank’s wealth management division. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and research tools.

Sarah Hipolito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at STK Las Vegas. 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 process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Sean Morgan is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, joining Fidelity Investments in 2026. Prior to this, his work history includes positions at various organizations such as NTD Television and Pilot City. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Morgan works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Steven Silver is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment strategies supported by centralized operational infrastructure and multi-asset model portfolios.