Riley Marshall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent time at AT&T and was involved with several entertainment and service ventures including Shopwindow, Quest Factor Escape Rooms, and All That Dance Studios. Outside of financial advising, he operates a sole proprietorship in entertainment and co-hosts a podcast focused on AI topics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research while serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Yuriy Lavor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones since 2019, as well as prior experience at Homestreet Bank, Solar Power Inc (Umining), and Autonation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Cobb is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in San Jose, CA, Cobb’s background is focused solely on his tenure at Merrill. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mehdi Moghni is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current position starting in 2024. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Mehdi focuses on wealth planning and staying informed about developments that affect his clients' financial futures. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mehdi enjoys boating, camping, attending concerts, hiking, and spending time with family.

Emmanuel Abrokwah is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investment since 2025. He began his tenure at Fidelity Investment in 2024 as a Financial Consultant 1 before advancing to his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investment, Emmanuel served as a Senior Premier Banker (AVP) at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2024. Emmanuel partners with his clients to co-create personalized, long-term financial plans tailored to their specific financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Emmanuel has interests in beach activities, cars, fitness, hiking, soccer, and table tennis.

Galina Sapozhnikov is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Xianzheng Zhong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and Solomon Page Group. Outside of his advisory role, Zhong has been involved with a business focused on Chinese translation, travel, and consulting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with additional financial product offerings.

Daniel Owens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Owens performs as a trumpet player in the Left 2 Write funk band based in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joseph Keenan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Zepeda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Newmark Knight Frank, as well as experience at Loyola Marymount University. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with CRBN Pickleball as an ambassador. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Ravindranath Gondipalli is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate as a licensed realtor and mortgage loan originator, and he is the founder of both Ravi Tax Preparation Services Inc. and Gynansoft Inc., a software consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Nikolas Barr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Peninsula Sports, Inc. 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 supported by structured discovery tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Lei is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Daly City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has also worked as a driver for a taxi service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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.

Lesley Lemessurier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Degroodt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and prior experience at Citigroup from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Michael Lee is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently advising clients at Edward Jones. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Prudential, Merrill Lynch, Comerica Securities, and Scottrade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rory Wiebusch is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for a separate entity. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Abhishek Gupta is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at FutureAdvisor, Inc. and held roles at Codecademy and App Academy. 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 employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Parsa Habibi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at CIMA Fundmaster for one year. His background includes several years of full-time education before entering the financial industry. 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 affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and due diligence.

Sebastian Henshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and supports client services as a Registered Sales Assistant, assisting with equity research and client communications. Prior to joining Raymond James, he has held various roles including positions at Kevin L. Mize, CFP®, and other firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with notable programs in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.