Runtao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and positions outside the financial industry such as with Shanghai Flavor and the American Academy of English. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Shahmir Moussavi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on connecting clients to tailored strategies and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. His work involves helping clients plan for significant milestones, including funding education, preparing for retirement and potential healthcare expenses, and developing personalized plans to support long-term family goals. Shahmir holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School and attended the California State University System without completing a degree. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth management, aiming to make the investment process straightforward and aligned with each client's personal perspectives and priorities.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Walsh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial planning and investment advisory services as part of his role. Additional details about his experience, expertise, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Drivetime, Chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Benedictine University at Mesa. Outside of his advisory work, Reyes is a clerk at a convenience store where he handles cashiering, stocking, and customer service duties. 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 delivers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Min Myo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Min worked as a Financial Advisor with MML Investors Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. With over 15 years of planning experience, Min specializes in retirement planning, estate planning considerations, and wealth planning. He focuses on establishing long-term planning relationships and creating customized plans that adapt to the changing needs of his clients. His professional approach is informed by his understanding of the multiple financial goals faced by families. Min holds a California Insurance License.

Riley Krook 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 2019 and 2020, respectively. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he spent time at Stonerise Capital Partners and Sam's Chowder House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Mitchell Bertonneau is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Jessica Hughes is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at Avantax and its associated entities, as well as owning and operating Tenshi Financial and Insurance Services since 2003. Outside of her advisory work, she manages financial and investment decisions for family members as a power of attorney. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large nationwide network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with a broad range of program options and custodial arrangements.

Christopher Dao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and served in the Army Reserves from 2006 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 SMA portfolios and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and operational infrastructure.

Blake Harmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Renaissance Financial and Larson Lawnscape, and he attended the University of Kansas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amit Chadha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and St. James's Place Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Daniel McGovern is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he employs a comprehensive wealth planning process to assist clients in working towards their personal and professional financial goals. His approach is guided by his family motto, "Serviendo Guberno," which means "to govern by serving." This philosophy underpins his commitment to helping clients manage their finances through dedicated service and guidance. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Daniel's career includes roles such as Vice President Director at Polaris Greystone (2015-2017), and Financial Advisor positions at Merrill Lynch, HSBC, and JP Morgan. His background also includes positions as Director of Investment Sales at Lord Abbett and a Trader at RBC Dominion. Daniel began his career with an internship and various roles at Merrill Lynch, and as an Investment Banking Analyst at WM Sword & Co. Daniel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional commitments, he has interests in art, beach activities, family engagements, fitness, golf, and museum visits.

Shao Te is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in Palo Alto, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs 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 models.

Shruti Gauba is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG eligibility frameworks.

Justin Solo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Leandro, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2022. Prior to his financial industry career, he was employed at Audi Oakland for seven years. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Douglas Ingham is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.