Michelle Chang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 16 years of experience in the finance industry. She focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth and retirement planning tailored to meet clients' specific objectives, taking into account factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity, and tax sensitivity. Her expertise includes fixed income investments through CDs, bond laddering, preferred securities, and tax-free municipal bonds, as well as education planning with 529 plans and education analysis. Michelle holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system. Her approach centers on simplifying the complexities of investing, emphasizing transparency and aligning financial strategies with clients' unique goals and priorities. As a Merrill advisor, she works to connect all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Thomas Mccue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Thu Duong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Thu Duong also manages a rental property in San Lorenzo, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Robin Sherwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

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 five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Zhong worked at Fly High from 2018 to 2019 and at USC from 2015 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including personalized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary tools and market scenario analyses.

Jackson Thoreson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching baseball with Bellarmine College Preparatory and College Park Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022, Yan worked at Guotai Junan Securities Co LTD and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

My Moore is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Dublin, CA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Moore worked for the Dublin Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Xuzhen Li is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, Li held positions at Fortemedia Inc and PicoAI Inc, and worked at Telink Micro Inc for nine years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and recommendation of investment strategies.

Raoul Guillarte is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he tailors wealth management strategies to a select number of clients based on their individual goals. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support clients' financial needs. Raoul's expertise encompasses education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation in 2021 through the Investments and Wealth Institute® and Yale School of Management, which focuses on addressing the complex needs of high net worth clients. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate from the San Francisco School of Law. In his personal time, Raoul enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and follows sports closely, particularly teams from his hometown of Chicago, including the Bears, Bulls, and Cubs.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Minnesota Life from 2016 to 2020. Moore is also associated with SGC Financial and SageCrest Wealth Management as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kimbrely Gruidl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, and she has operated as a self-employed professional since 2005. She is also a Notary Public in Livermore, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and corporate clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

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.

Antonio Accardo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2008. Additionally, he has been involved with Villa Romana Inc. since 1992. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and event-driven services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Kai Li is a Financial Consultant currently affiliated with Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, Kai provides comprehensive guidance throughout the financial planning process, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and develop long-term strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Kai has over a decade of experience in financial services, including previous positions as Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2017 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2013 to 2017, and Wealth Management Advisor at China Merchants Bank from 2010 to 2012. This extensive background supports Kai's expertise in delivering disciplined and thoughtful financial strategies. Kai holds a CA Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional.