Melissa Whitney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner and investor in Longfellow Wines LLC, a winery based in Oakland, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Issa Kaleh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Diego Contreras is Vice President and Financial Consultant. He partners with families and individuals to assist them in navigating wealth planning decisions, emphasizing attention to detail, integrity, and dedication. Diego's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2025, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Pagnchaktra Sun is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Zhou is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has prior experience as a Vice President Market Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. His background in financial services includes advisory and management roles, which he utilizes to support his clients effectively. David holds a California Insurance License. He is interested in investing and financial planning and aims to share this knowledge with his clients to assist them. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and traveling.

Jerry Tzu Hsuan Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Elizabeth Dong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, California. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a real estate business, DJH Realty LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alina Lloyd is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides tailored advice, proactive outreach, and forward-thinking strategies to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, and their family members. Throughout her career, Alina has focused on the distinctive needs and priorities of this dynamic clientele, helping them anticipate and navigate critical decision points in their financial lives and legacies. She has particular expertise in pre- and post-liquidity event planning, cash flow analysis, trust and estate planning services, and facilitating access to customized lending through Bank of America. Alina has worked in private banking and wealth management since 2003. Prior to joining Merrill, she held similar roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with Honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alina serves as Chair of the Board at StarVista, a Bay Area nonprofit providing community outreach and social services to children, young adults, and families, and she participates on its Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a co-founder of Women in Technology & Finance, a networking organization supporting Silicon Valley women in venture capital, finance, and technology. Alina resides in San Carlos with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, reading, tennis, watching movies, and yoga.

Susan Brauner is a financial advisor at Osaic with 44 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors Inc and The Brauner Company, where she has served as a co-trustee of the company’s profit sharing plan. Brauner is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in term insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Angelita Kamholz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. 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.

Shiting Yu is a CFP® designated financial advisor with three years of industry experience currently working at Ameriprise in San Mateo, CA. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Yu spent three years at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Juan Garcia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Steven Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2010 and 2015, respectively. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental property with his wife. 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 employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling but typically does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Fadela Hamidat is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She brings a client-focused approach to her work, emphasizing understanding individual needs and providing thoughtful planning support to help clients realize their future visions. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2025 to 2026, Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2025, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. This background has equipped her with insights across various facets of financial planning and client relationship management. Fadela holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Alexander Argente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at New Market Venture Management and Vine Connections. Outside of financial services, his background includes roles in hospitality and healthcare settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support its advisory services.

Elisabeth Dellinger is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2004. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, and is noted for its centralized investment decision process and diverse client base.

Michael Do is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and various positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Shantell Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was self-employed for 12 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles to registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various investment products.

Jeffrey Better is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 41 years. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for the Omega Foundation, a charitable organization focused on fundraising, and acts as co-trustee for a relatives' living trust. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer customized portfolio management across various investment products.

Lan Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1993, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.