Max Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2017, he worked at Pebble Beach Company for three years. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments through its centralized operational structure.

Christopher Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. Reyes is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jane Loo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior background includes roles at Genentech and teaching positions at several educational institutions, including Smith College and Saratoga High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment programs.

Joshika Kumari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, California Bank and Trust, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and Starbucks Coffee Company. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Tim Kao is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports financial advisors and associates to deliver comprehensive financial services to clients. His professional approach emphasizes making complex financial decisions understandable through holistic guidance combined with Fidelity's resources to help clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Mr. Kao has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles including Managing Director positions at Prudential Advisors from 2015 to 2018 and Park Avenue Securities from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Agency Sales Director and National Consultant at MetLife Securities between 2006 and 2012, and as a Financial Planner at Tax and Financial Group from 2002 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Kao enjoys biking, attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, and playing football and golf.

Matthew Huerta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research from UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of products including discretionary portfolio management, wrap fee programs, and alternative investments.

Lauren Murcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

George Papadoyannis is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005. He is involved in business ownership with Mega Branch Inc and holds a consulting role with Agean Blue Dream Villas in Greece. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Henry Van is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2017 to 2025, and spent one year at GNC (General Nutrition) from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Mohammad Safariannematabad is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with executives, attorneys, physicians, family business owners, and families to help them navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Mohammad focuses on providing personalized wealth management guidance, emphasizing a relationship-centered approach to understand each client's unique needs. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. Mohammad holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from IVC. He communicates professionally in both English and Farsi. Mohammad's mission is to simplify complex financial matters and offer guidance that empowers clients to make informed choices. He aims to build lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice, supporting clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals.

Robert Duncan Anderson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Danville Oaks Rugby Club, overseeing its financial policies and reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Michelle Chang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 16 years of experience in the finance industry. She focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth and retirement planning tailored to meet clients' specific objectives, taking into account factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity, and tax sensitivity. Her expertise includes fixed income investments through CDs, bond laddering, preferred securities, and tax-free municipal bonds, as well as education planning with 529 plans and education analysis. Michelle holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system. Her approach centers on simplifying the complexities of investing, emphasizing transparency and aligning financial strategies with clients' unique goals and priorities. As a Merrill advisor, she works to connect all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Thomas Mccue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

John Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Nicholas Graham is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles at several companies in different sectors such as Master Arts Graphics Inc. and various food service establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Adam Pasco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at California Polytechnic State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Christopher Lewis is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2018 and has a decade of experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his financial advisory work, he provides private baseball hitting instruction to young players during evenings and weekends. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive planning through collaborative annual engagements and offers services such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Ian Bushell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Santa Clara University, and Monte Vista High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Victoria Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brentwood, CA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations as part of its comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance offerings.

Fei Liu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies.