Aron Shimada is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Morgan Stanley, and Waddell & Reed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support its investment strategies, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steffen Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and economic modeling in its financial planning processes.

Lily Tran is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity. She has a professional background as a Financial Advisor, having worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2024 and at Citigroup from 2018 to 2021. Her career is centered on helping clients make confident and informed decisions about their wealth through personalized strategies. Lily holds a CA Insurance License. She values building relationships based on trust and transparency, focusing on financial stability and thoughtful planning. Outside of her professional work, she is interested in fitness, social events, hiking, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo in various roles since 2011. 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. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and ESG factors.

Fadi Aridi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and Coastal Roofing and Solar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hector Pachuca Lara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cheryl Marquez is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, INC., various insurance carriers, and operating her own entities, including Marquez & Hsieh, LLC and Cheryl L Marquez, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she was involved with Monterey Zoo for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Al Barron is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Heather Wood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kathleen Vogt is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Basulto is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and financial vision. He aims to provide clients with the information necessary to make confident decisions related to their overall financial wellness. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and Workplace Financial Consultant. His extensive experience spans financial consulting and client relationship management within the company. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gregory Sivaslian is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, he co-owns and assists in managing several rental properties with his wife. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Giang Le is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as academic experience at De Anza College and CSU East Bay. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Anthony Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments and NSI Engineering prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking capital market approach and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Jesus Morales Moreno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Junior's Farm LLC and Dolce Spazio Gelato. He also has a background in education, having completed studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, De Anza Community College, and other institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves notable roles such as advising registered investment companies and delivering portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Erik Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Music in May, a local classical music event supporting schools, nonprofits, and underprivileged children in the Santa Cruz area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning conversations and proprietary analytical tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mathew Miller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of the West, Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Carter Crum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as both an investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Douglas Gilliland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in elder care and support for a minor child through activities connected with the County of Santa Clara. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Donna Cirelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and 27 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at the U.S. Treasury/IRS, Farmers Insurance, and ongoing real estate sales with Century 21. She is also a partner at Muller & Associates, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm operates through model-driven strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets across a nationwide network of advisors.