Qiumei Sun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice addressing income sources, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1995. Outside of finance, he is a silent partner in a local sandwich shop in Foster City, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, employing structured financial planning processes and offering access to corporate financial planning agreements.

Stephen Luk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, Luk is the proprietor and owner of Foster Square 55+ Housing, where he manages property maintenance. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Cortopassi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Domarina Awdow is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she serves as a primary point of contact for affluent investors, working alongside teammates and specialists to provide efficient and individualized wealth information to clients. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Private Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager since 2021, Private Wealth Management Planning Consultant from 2018 to 2021, and Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2018. Domarina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in food, tennis, and yoga.

Mary Rapperport is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2023 and has prior experience at Relyance AI, Retain.ai, and LiveRamp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its advisory services.

Judy Keng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves a broad client base with advisory programs for individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Douglas Keyston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Keyston is a partner in Silversword Investors, an agriculture-related investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and various modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Freeman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he collects comic art and participates in conventions related to this hobby. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Ajanta Basak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and fundraising volunteer for the Chitresh Das Institute, a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors.

Amy Cook is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2021. Her prior roles include founding Antique Typewriters and authoring a children's book series and a financial book, in addition to operating JFM Planning Services Inc. and engagement with the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce. Amy's outside activities also encompass publishing and authorship related to personal finance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and portfolio management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gail Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Associate Resources LLC, a strategy consulting firm, and is a board member of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Solaria Perez Stepanov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SOLARIA TV, a video production business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

PJ Rich is an Investment Consultant with experience in wealth management and financial advisory roles. He has worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill from 2024 to 2026 and as a Wealth Management Associate at Equitable Advisors from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License. PJ believes that successful financial planning starts with understanding the individual goals and values of each client. He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and personalized guidance to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, PJ has interests in beach activities, fitness, golf, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Ronnie Raroque is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in insurance activities as a writing agent under Raroque Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Reed Sparling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023, he worked as a contractor for Wells Fargo through Randstad and held positions at IEH Laboratories, Joey Kitchen, and the University of Washington. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Patten is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at SESLOC Credit Union, Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc., and various positions related to education and outdoor activities. 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 recommendations and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Paulina Wong is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in San Bruno, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of finance, she has experience working with Corepower Yoga for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Weina Hou is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Cetera, and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Donald Mazza is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E.K. Riley Investments, Menlo Asset Management, City National Bank, and Comerica Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on client goals and risk tolerance. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial solutions including advisory, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.