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.

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.

Ephraim Calbert Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure alongside ongoing oversight of its investment models.

Scott Taggart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and service as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves specializing in Intelligence and Aviation C2 Operations. Prior to his advisory work, he also had involvement with Peninsula Golf & Country Club. 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 tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Christopher Maiden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Timothy Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Securities, Citigroup, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and TCFG Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Yi Xing is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Ma Teigen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides advice and guidance to a diverse clientele, including many wealthy Asian families, supporting multiple generations as they navigate the American financial system. Yi collaborates with her team to establish clear paths toward client goals, focusing on making clients' financial lives more efficient. Her expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Yi began her financial services career in 2013, with experience at institutions such as J.P. Morgan, US Bancorp, and PNC Bank. She has served as a Financial Advisor since 2019 and holds professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yi earned a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA in Economics from Ramon Magsaysay Technological University in the Philippines, as well as an MBA in Finance from Mercer University in Atlanta. She is fluent in Mandarin and proficient in Yue (Cantonese) and English. In addition to her professional role, Yi is actively involved in community organizations such as the Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California, where she serves as Vice President of the Badminton Club, and the Badminton Club for the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance. She and her husband are avid badminton players and members of the Los Angeles Badminton Club. They have a young daughter and enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring new destinations on weekends.

Jason Tiongson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where he spent a combined 17 years. He is licensed as a Series 66 advisor and is based in Daly City, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Nestor Nino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jhocelyn Schlauraff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Thu Duong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Thu Duong also manages a rental property in San Lorenzo, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gavan Wang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Corporation for three years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerance.

Timothy Freeland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Griffin Meyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Leeco Steel, and several other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both individual and corporate channels.

Larry Anderson is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Cetera in San Francisco, CA. He previously worked at Avantax in various capacities for over three decades. He also owns and operates LJ Anderson Tax & Financial Service, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Additionally, Anderson serves as a trustee for certain family and estate trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services on a multi-manager platform, supporting a wide range of program structures and investment strategies.

Mark Carandang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022, Yan worked at Guotai Junan Securities Co LTD and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Byron Huang is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., and also has experience in the technology sector with Uber. His professional background includes roles in investment advisory and portfolio management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.