Jesus Morales Moreno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he has worked in various roles including operating Junior's Farm LLC and Dolce Spazio Gelato. He also has an educational background spanning several years at institutions including the University of California, Santa Cruz. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Erik Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Music in May, a local classical music event supporting schools, nonprofits, and underprivileged children in the Santa Cruz area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning conversations and proprietary analytical tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mathew Miller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of the West, Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Carter Crum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as both an investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Douglas Gilliland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in elder care and support for a minor child through activities connected with the County of Santa Clara. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Curtis Ko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christian Tice is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has been a financial advisor since 2000 and associated with LPL Financial since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in non-variable insurance and mortgage/real estate services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven strategies.

Michelle Yeh is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career in the financial services industry beginning in 2003, she brings over two decades of experience to her role, offering a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Michelle focuses on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals by developing personalized strategies tailored to their needs. Her expertise spans college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michelle holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Based in the Bay Area, Michelle is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Chinese. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, rock climbing, running, spending time with family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga. She also dedicates time to volunteering with community organizations, reflecting her commitment to the communities she serves.

Nicole Simon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Keith France is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and M&I Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Gregory Newell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Schwab affiliates, including Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premier Bank. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-depth research and a centralized operational structure.

Scott Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ophelia Swen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Cairn Wealth Advisors, KeyCon, HRC Fertility, and Corinthian Parking Services, with a total of several years of diverse experience. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Pickett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Spencer Crume is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Crume serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Dominus Sports Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers the Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Tran is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In this role, she connects with clients and their families to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. Jennifer has over a decade of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Regional Insurance Specialist at Citigroup from 2022 to 2024, and as a Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2022. She also held positions as a Senior Relationship Banker at Union Bank from 2013 to 2014 and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2013. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys spending time at the beach, gardening, watching movies, swimming, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Mark Grisedale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Grisedale is also a practicing veterinarian and business owner. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party providers.

Vinh Phuong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mary Keller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. based in San Jose, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm’s approach involves structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, with clients responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

John Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several real estate ventures as a sole proprietor and partner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.