Tara Fowler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing research-based, active portfolio management and sound financial strategies for clients with sophisticated and complex needs. She collaborates closely with clients to help them make educated financial decisions, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Tara and her team prioritize acting in their clients' best interests with honesty, integrity, and transparency. Tara holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and maintains several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving on the boards of the Kainos Auxiliary, RCSMC Chamber of Commerce, The Sequoia Awards, and the Bay Area Cancer Connection. Residing in Burlingame, Tara participates in various personal interests such as biking, boating, dancing, gardening, hiking, interior decorating, music, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that considers clients' personal perspectives and priorities in wealth planning.

Peter Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he held various roles including work with the Spanish Ministry of Education and involvement in In2Deep Santa Monica. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and nonprofits through a national network of representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and access to model portfolios and research, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Kam Chak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO, Bank of the West, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, 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 discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Alexander Chin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including DCN Wealth Management and Sorrento Pacific Financial. Outside of finance, he is a professional golfer involved in coaching and fitness. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Qingyin You is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020, Qingyin worked at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities from 2013 to 2020. Outside of advising, Qingyin provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Patrick Oswald serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in the financial markets, focusing on constructing dividend-paying stock and bond portfolios tailored for long-term results. His client focus includes corporate executive services, equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Economics (1988) and a Master of Business Administration (1992), both from the University of California. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His earlier education includes attending De La Salle High School in Concord, CA, where he was named Athlete of the Year and inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Committed to community engagement, Patrick volunteers with Catholic Charities and serves as a football coach for the San Ramon Valley T-Birds. Outside of his professional and community activities, he enjoys golf, fishing, snowboarding, baseball, cooking, gardening, hiking, softball, and football. He resides in Danville, CA, with his wife Elisa and their four sons.

Long Lee Lam is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Paul Borbon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hayward, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Patelco Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Wells Fargo affiliates. He is also involved with Patelco Financial Solutions, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with resources including model portfolios and third-party research.

Ronald Puccinelli Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Christopher Manzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at SGC Financial, Minnesota Life, and Securian Financial Services Inc. between 2016 and 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Vic Leung is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Sahil Dilawari is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader. He has been working as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to this role, he was a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2018 to 2020 and held the position of Senior Manager at Alliant - LPL Financial from 2012 to 2018. Sahil's professional experience spans comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies. He holds a California Insurance License and is focused on delivering wealth planning services tailored to client priorities. He is committed to helping clients and their families by developing customized financial plans that address their specific needs and goals.

Karla Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Her prior experience includes positions at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Lee also serves on the advisory board at the University of San Francisco, assisting with MBA student projects. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Tayo Ogundiya is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive long-term financial plans and detailed investment strategies that incorporate workplace benefits and equity compensation. He emphasizes establishing long-term relationships based on trust and reliability to help clients work toward their financial goals. Tayo has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, holding various roles including Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, Service and Trading Manager, and High Net Worth Supervisor. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tayo enjoys concerts, hiking, movies, music, and writing.

Jessica Meunier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dow Janes, Empowered Personal Finance, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she earns royalties from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Askar Habybayli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he held various roles including positions in retail and education sectors. 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, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Casey Kehr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held positions at Cal State University East Bay, elfinSupport, Cal State University Chico, Lamorinda Pizza, and San Ramon Valley High School. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining accounts within Ameriprise.

Kristofer Van Zanten is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Silverado Resort and Spa and several other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various custody and platform arrangements.

Taressa Soto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and other firms. Outside of her advisory role, Soto is also an insurance agent offering fixed and indexed annuities as well as various insurance products. OSAIC serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools and multiple platform solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment preferences.

Raunak Joseph is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Atlantis Properties and Intrigo System. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad 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 operates with a large scale and integrated structure, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment offerings.