Ivana Block is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its parent company, Bank of America N.A., since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Ivana is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bin Zhai is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for over two decades and is also a CPA with 30 years in accounting. Outside of advisory work, he owns Zhai Insurance Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers, catering to a broad range of client needs.

Anthony Valle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Higashi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs 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 scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Ellen Sheldon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Keene Propane Corporation, a family-owned business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a team of Wealth Advisors. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice and manager searches, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Ryskiem Henderson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he provides guidance and ongoing support to clients in areas such as retirement planning, wealth building, asset preservation, and financial legacy creation. He has held financial consultancy and advisory roles across several firms, including TrueStage Financial (2022-2024), CUSO Financial Services (2020-2022), Mass Mutual Investor Services (2017-2020) as a Registered Investment Advisor, MetLife Securities as a Registered Investment Advisor (2013-2017) and earlier as a Financial Consultant (2002-2008), as well as serving as Managing Director at Princor Financial Services (2009-2011). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryskiem engages in family activities, music, soccer, and traveling.

Violet Chen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. She has over a decade of experience in financial services, with a focus on comprehensive financial planning. Violet partners with clients to develop tailored financial plans that align with their long-term goals, offering guidance on asset allocation, asset location, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to her current role, Violet worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2023, a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2019, and a Client Associate at Wealth APD from 2014 to 2016. She holds a California Insurance License.

Ravindra Anaparti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, along with prior experience at Rashi Ventures and Passport Capital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Gabrielle Bechwati is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and various roles outside finance such as at Lacrosse Academy OC and Chapman University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory and managed account services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and due diligence.

Vincent Sommese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked in education for 14 years and held various roles including a position with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Cory Barraclough is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering integrated, long-term financial strategies to senior professionals and leaders, particularly in the Bay Area technology sector. He works alongside his team to guide clients through complex compensation structures, retirement planning, cash flow management, and wealth preservation to create durable financial outcomes. Barraclough holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both Spanish and English, he emphasizes a coordinated approach by collaborating with clients' legal and tax professionals to ensure comprehensive financial planning. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Cory Barraclough participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the American Legion and Hope Services. His personal interests include adventure sports, chess, cooking, golfing, reading, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Shannon Schatzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Schatzman held various roles including positions at Toast Inc., Marriott International, and Boston University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Julie Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, following prior roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and incorporates ESG criteria within a regulated, non-discretionary framework.

Afarin Haidari Kahkesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and multiple positions within JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jizi Gu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Jizi has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and has been affiliated with Merrill since 2021. 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, and institutions.

Alan Day is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fremont, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan for over a decade, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dating back to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Nathalya Wolf is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Leticia Ong is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2023. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and had an earlier tenure with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in elder care services through In-House Supportive Services in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm integrates structured planning tools and various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sally Chib is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Saint Luke's Health System and the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.