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.

Cristania Gourdet is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at US Bank from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Vahid Azin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and approximately two years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as experience outside finance, including work at Landor and Fitch and Level 5 Drywall, Inc. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brenda Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Fidelity since 2025 and has no prior industry experience before joining the firm. Prior to her current role, her work history includes positions outside the financial industry, such as in education and childcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Victoria Da Conceicao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously held roles at Bain & Company, GCM Grosvenor, and Oaktree Capital Management. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Alzheimer's Brain Box for five years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tanvi Devarakonda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background that includes education roles and university studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of advisory programs without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Elaine Ho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a part-time Chinese translator for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Josiah Kwok is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. His prior work includes roles at Freeman College of Management and Target Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates a range of investment strategies including ESG considerations.

April Heron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Heron is based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and financial products.

Kang Luo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yanlin Yu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Yu spent nine years at CitiGroup. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in in-home senior services in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a structured financial planning process.

Melody Lin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997, with a two-year tenure at TD Ameritrade from 2022 to 2024. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kuang Yang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014, based in San Mateo, CA. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and proprietary research.

Steven Hansen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's individual goals, utilizing insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions while aiming to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, he follows the Merrill tradition of volunteering with local organizations.

Dylan Jayasekera is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Fierce Management Group, Thrive, and Leboulanger. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and uses multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and operational support.