Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Axa Advisors, as well as positions at academic institutions such as UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Darryl Ng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Ng is active in community and professional organizations, serving as a board member and chapter president for the USC Marshall Alumni Association’s Bay Area Chapter, president of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and a board member of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, where he also volunteers as an exam question writer. Additionally, he is involved with Darryl Ng Competitive BBQ as a pitmaster, chef, and BBQ judge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and robust modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Kimberly Dunne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Daniel Duran is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Scandalios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and has worked in the financial sector since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author of novels. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets and banking services.

Stan Sklenar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-author involved with Larstan Publishing, where he contributes to a book on investment management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual 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 as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

Julius Brauner IV is a financial advisor at Osaic with 46 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 credential and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors Inc, Securities America, Inc, and The Brauner Company. Outside of advisory roles, he operates as an insurance agent focusing on term life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring portfolio optimization and multiple advisory strategies, supported by a broad affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Julia Seydlitz Falchi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at E*Trade Securities LLC and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC from 2011 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga, serves on the advisory board of the San Francisco Skate Club, and has acted in the indie film "The Yogi Trademark." Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, New York Life, and other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Jacqueline Kehoe is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Carol Chang is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2025. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and its affiliated entities for nearly two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the elected Captain of the Half Moon Bay Women's Golf Club, leading its board and representing the club at regional meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Danielle Aldama is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Aldama is involved in independent sales of hair care products and jewelry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Le is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Philip Horowitz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2012, and WHV Investments, Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines structured planning tools with broad retail and institutional investment offerings.

Paige Skrabo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Paige worked at Free People for three years and attended San Diego State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kate Martinez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1998, she has developed expertise in financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, she spent eight years at Wells Fargo Investments where she served affluent clients in managing their financial assets. Kate's approach involves thoroughly understanding her clients' personal and financial needs to establish objectives and develop customized strategies addressing both short-term and long-term concerns. She conducts regular quarterly reviews and annual financial planning audits to ensure clients remain on track to meet their financial goals. She collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and insurance professionals to support an attainable path toward their objectives. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from San Francisco State University. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Kate volunteers at her children's school and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.

Zachary Lopes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to his career in financial advising, he spent ten years as a student. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Ana Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

John Froman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and AllianceBernstein L.P. His current role spans over 10 years across several prominent financial institutions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Barbara Erickson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Investments and Banc of America Investment Services. Erickson serves on the investment committee of the Grace Lutheran Church Endowment in Palo Alto. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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 from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.