Adam Pasco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at California Polytechnic State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ian Bushell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Santa Clara University, and Monte Vista High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Fei Liu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Gavan Wang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Corporation for three years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerance.

Timothy Freeland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Yaqiong Zhong 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 2019, she worked at Fly High and USC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining financial planning with access to diverse investment products and services. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jackson Thoreson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to that, he spent five years with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching baseball at Bellarmine College Preparatory and College Park Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional financial services.

Griffin Meyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Leeco Steel, and several other companies. 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 methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both individual and corporate channels.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Guotai Junan Securities and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations.

Alexander Eckert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance. He has residual commission income from a long-term care and life insurance policy placed with One America in early 2018. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at SGC Financial and Securian Financial Services Inc. Moore operates out of San Mateo, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Deepak Ganju is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ unique financial goals and life priorities. Drawing on the investment insights from Merrill Lynch strategists and the banking services of Bank of America, he supports clients in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, education planning, international wealth management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Deepak holds an MBA from California State University, San Francisco, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Hindi. Beyond his professional role, Deepak contributes to his community through involvement with the Kiwanis Club, the Indo American Community Federation, and immigrant services within the Indo American community. His approach centers on developing risk-averse, tax-efficient financial strategies to help clients preserve and build wealth in a manner that supports their long-term objectives. Deepak’s client focus spans a range of financial planning needs, and he emphasizes working closely with clients to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions.

Robert Haeusslein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience to his role. Since joining Merrill in July 1984, he has focused primarily on serving high net worth individuals, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys a variety of personal interests, including baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Ali Darzi Larijani is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Open Invest Co., Matthew Zaheri Corporation, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Bloomberg L.P. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an investment approach that may include ESG criteria and leverage derivative and commodities capabilities.

Parker Bauman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously worked at Adlava, Schwartz Realty, and Schwartz Flansburg PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bauman coaches lacrosse at Sacred Heart Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Melissa Knutson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, previously serving as a Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Melissa's professional experience includes positions at JPMorgan Chase as a Private Client Banker and Relationship Banker, as well as roles at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker, Lead Teller, and Teller. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. She focuses on providing financial planning that is thoughtful and approachable, aiming to empower her clients by understanding their unique goals, values, and circumstances. Through this personalized approach, she offers unbiased guidance and clear action steps tailored to each client's specific needs.

David Calomese currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he focuses on fostering client and associate interactions that align with Fidelity's Standards of Care. Prior to this, David held leadership roles at major wealth management firms, including Managing Director and Market Executive at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2021 to 2024, and Managing Director and Market Leader at Wells Fargo Advisors Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. David holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests in art, golf, and skiing.

Jia He is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Irina Shuvaeva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she also provides caregiving services and is a commissioned notary in California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by comprehensive research and analytics.

Zi Chen Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and utilizes firm-approved tools to model outcomes, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.