Ashna Sharma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 10 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and 5 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, Sharma provides home health care services through California's In-Home Supportive Services Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, while maintaining an advisory role without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Ngoc Le is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ngoc worked for Riviera Finance from 2014 to 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcus Leung is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential property as a landlord. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Ryan Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Scharf Investments, LLC. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Lu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

Jonathan Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. 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 utilizes structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Jessica Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within eligible strategies.

Troy Beck is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account programs under its WealthPlan option, maintaining planning and investment services as separate offerings.

Sophia Szeto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, previously spending four years with the Ray Barri Agency at Allstate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools without individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Magdalen Yum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. Yum serves on the board of The Dui Hua Foundation, a nonprofit focused on rights advocacy through dialogue. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Matthew Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Citigroup, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. He serves as chair of the board of directors for the Saint Francis Foundation, a charitable organization based in San Francisco. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Fotu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Bank of America Consumer and Business Banking, bringing a client-focused approach grounded in integrity and availability. Andrew emphasizes a personalized, planning-based strategy to help clients pursue their financial goals while considering their life priorities and aspirations. Andrew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He analyzes clients' wealth structures to identify weaknesses and develops customized investment strategies using both internal and external research as well as Merrill's open investment platform. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and estate attorneys to implement tax minimization and estate planning strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Waikato and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys basketball, hiking, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Rick Haro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Juday is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at JPMorgan Chase (First Republic Bank) for four years and at Silicon Valley Bank for five years. She is based in Livermore, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Carolyne Charvoz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and its affiliated entity MML Investor Services, LLC since 2020. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Torches on the Hudson, DBA Blu Pointe, from 2017 to 2020. Carolyne also holds an outside insurance sales position as a broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using proprietary software and provides educational seminars along with specialized planning for events such as divorce and estate settlement.

Diego Contreras is Vice President and Financial Consultant. He partners with families and individuals to assist them in navigating wealth planning decisions, emphasizing attention to detail, integrity, and dedication. Diego's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2025, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and multi-asset investment guidance supported by dedicated research and alternative investment programs.

David Zhou is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has prior experience as a Vice President Market Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. His background in financial services includes advisory and management roles, which he utilizes to support his clients effectively. David holds a California Insurance License. He is interested in investing and financial planning and aims to share this knowledge with his clients to assist them. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and traveling.

Melissa Drago is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Alina Lloyd is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides tailored advice, proactive outreach, and forward-thinking strategies to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, and their family members. Throughout her career, Alina has focused on the distinctive needs and priorities of this dynamic clientele, helping them anticipate and navigate critical decision points in their financial lives and legacies. She has particular expertise in pre- and post-liquidity event planning, cash flow analysis, trust and estate planning services, and facilitating access to customized lending through Bank of America. Alina has worked in private banking and wealth management since 2003. Prior to joining Merrill, she held similar roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with Honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alina serves as Chair of the Board at StarVista, a Bay Area nonprofit providing community outreach and social services to children, young adults, and families, and she participates on its Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a co-founder of Women in Technology & Finance, a networking organization supporting Silicon Valley women in venture capital, finance, and technology. Alina resides in San Carlos with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, reading, tennis, watching movies, and yoga.