Brian Houle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools, utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from the Global Investment Committee.

Kathy Tabrizi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vallapuzha Sandhya is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Yijuan Fan is a financial advisor at Cetera with the PFS™ designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera, JY Wealthcare, Avantax Advisory Services, and has been a tax partner at Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corporation since 2019. Fan is involved in providing comprehensive tax and accounting services through her referral financial advisory business, JY Wealthcare, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a variety of program structures with access to multiple third-party managers and model portfolios.

Owen Byrnes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Byrnes & Associates team. The team manages $905 million of entrusted client assets and has over three decades of experience working with select families to help preserve and grow their wealth. Byrnes & Associates consists of three financial advisors and an experienced client associate. Owen focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the goals of each client. His expertise areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works to develop flexible financial strategies that align with the changing market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nevada - Reno and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Owen enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with no prior industry experience. His career background includes roles at Oracle Corporation and FOX Corporation before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.

Weiheng Zhang is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2018, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also has past experience at Stonerise Capital Partners and served on the University of Oregon staff. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kosin Cheng is the Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on providing strategic wealth management guidance to families. Kosin serves as a strategist, educator, and thinking partner, collaborating closely with clients to define priorities and make informed decisions centered on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. Kosin has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President Executive Planning Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Customer Associate at CIBC. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional commitments, Kosin's interests include art, food, hiking, movies, pets, and traveling.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. 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 uses a structured planning process and various tools to assist clients but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

Susan Bergstrom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cupertino, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for ten years at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Balasubramanyam Karanam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan entities continuously since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of a rental property in Bangalore, India. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Sandoval is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Raymond James and its affiliated insurance group from 2015 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s advisory risk profile.

Yuan Ting Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Boris Spasojevic is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique needs. He focuses on helping individuals and families work toward their life goals through disciplined planning and investing. Prior to his current position, Boris served as a Financial Adviser at JPMorgan Chase from 2012 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional services in the financial sector.