Taressa Soto is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years. Soto is also licensed to offer and service fixed insurance products, including annuities and various types of insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios.

Daniel Kertz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he held positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative III, and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021. In his current role, Daniel partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps them build customized financial plans. Daniel holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of forming strong relationships with clients and their families, maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Daniel has personal interests in biking, cars, football, movies, and music.

Joshua Sheng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Fulcrum Environmental Resources, and he has been self-employed in an education-related business since 2016. 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 structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Phillips is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Royce Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 10 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a director position at Armanino LLP and is employed by Verizon Enterprise Solutions in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Meenakshi Saxena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2003, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 approach 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.

George Lu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ameritas Insurance Corp., and Ameritas Advisory Services, among others. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karim Nalbandy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2012. 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 and offers a multi-asset investment approach backed by centralized custody and operational support.

Todd Duncan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, Wells Fargo, and Enterprise Trust and Investment Company. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Angelo San Mateo is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and TD Ameritrade Investment Management. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a multi-asset investment approach and access to alternative investments.

Matthew Hagen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2006. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Kiff Chui is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Comerica Bank, East West Bank, UnionBanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zhou Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Justin Green is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career in 2002. He is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals by providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual circumstances. Justin works closely with clients to simplify complex financial matters through time-tested investment and planning principles, offering access to a full spectrum of investment choices alongside the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. His expertise covers areas such as retirement planning, tax minimization, estate planning services, lifetime income management, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Justin emphasizes building enduring relationships by gaining a deep understanding of his clients' lives and priorities, ensuring that each financial strategy aligns with their long-term goals. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Banking from San Francisco State University. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Spanish, he resides in San Ramon, California, with his wife Susy and two children, Jovany and Vanessa. Outside of his professional interests, Justin enjoys baseball, hiking, swimming, traveling, and exploring different cultures.

Nikolai Papa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, OSAIC, Minnesota Life, and Sgc Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches a retirement planning class part-time at the City College of San Francisco Extension. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Jacinda Rabine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held various positions including work at Bistro 234 and Milc Group, as well as experience with California Polytechnic State University. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment process.

Haotian Xie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was affiliated with Plug and Play Tech Center and held roles associated with Hult International Business School, Columbia University, and the University of California, San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services through a large network of financial advisors.

Stephanie Hepp is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2016. She has 18 years of experience in the industry and is based in Pleasanton, CA. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephan Garate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His background includes roles in construction, education, and small business ownership prior to joining the financial services sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive asset management.

Harsh Pradhan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2006. He has over 19 years of experience at Fidelity, focusing on serving clients by leveraging the company's resources to develop and implement wealth planning strategies. Prior to his current role, Harsh worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc from 1998 to 2000 and at Dean Witter Reynolds Inc from 1995 to 1998. Harsh holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and wealth management. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their priorities and advocate effectively on their behalf. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Harsh enjoys family activities, gardening, hiking, and traveling.