Vincent Sommese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked in education for 14 years and held various roles including a position with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Mauludin Ghafari is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and was previously with Merrill from 2010 to 2012. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Cory Barraclough is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering integrated, long-term financial strategies to senior professionals and leaders, particularly in the Bay Area technology sector. He works alongside his team to guide clients through complex compensation structures, retirement planning, cash flow management, and wealth preservation to create durable financial outcomes. Barraclough holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both Spanish and English, he emphasizes a coordinated approach by collaborating with clients' legal and tax professionals to ensure comprehensive financial planning. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Cory Barraclough participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the American Legion and Hope Services. His personal interests include adventure sports, chess, cooking, golfing, reading, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Shannon Schatzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Schatzman held various roles including positions at Toast Inc., Marriott International, and Boston University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Julie Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, following prior roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and incorporates ESG criteria within a regulated, non-discretionary framework.

Afarin Haidari Kahkesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and multiple positions within JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alan Day is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fremont, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan for over a decade, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dating back to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Martin Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 1999. Lopez is based in Sunnyvale, California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and delivers integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Nathalya Wolf is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Leticia Ong is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2023. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and had an earlier tenure with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in elder care services through In-House Supportive Services in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm integrates structured planning tools and various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sally Chib is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Saint Luke's Health System and the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Kingman Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary with the WA Sung Service Club and is a partner on the advisory board of the Aptos III Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and a comprehensive approach involving the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Christina Marie Mendoza is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved software to support goal analysis and provide written recommendations.

Stewart Pascoe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Lovely Agnihotri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including HSBC Securities and Cathay Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large-scale operation with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management.

Hongze Chen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Metlife Securities Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Andrew Tomlinson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2018. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive retirement income strategies, addressing tax-efficient investing and navigating key retirement risks. His collaborative, detail-oriented approach supports families in preserving their wealth and working toward long-term financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Private Client Specialist, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant before his current position. Andrew holds a California insurance license. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include cars, concerts, gardening, hiking, pets, and running.

Katalina Stimpfig is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, she worked in education at several institutions including Las Positas College and Venture High School. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Kenneth Flax is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2006 and previously at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.