Daniel Peterson II is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held roles at San Jose State University and Palma Highschool. He serves as a board member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity Alumni Association in San Jose, participating in event planning and communication with members and alumni. 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, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kristy Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on building relationships with clients and their families to maintain accurate and current financial plans. Since joining Fidelity in 2019, she has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2020. Kristy's professional experience encompasses financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristy enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, spending time at the lake, listening to music, and practicing Pilates.

Michael McGibben is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Atkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with the J.P. Morgan organization since 2015, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brent Kuhne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and UBS Financial Services. His background also includes roles with the City of Milpitas, Levi's Stadium, and San Francisco State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and investment models in its advisory approach.

Kingston Thai Ngo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and Ghirardeli Chocolate Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Boris Melamud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Plato Wang is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he sells used books online and assists with managing his mother’s brokerage accounts as an attorney-in-fact. 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Lance Buckeldee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Gillelen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of The Eva and John Ross Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Estanislao Saenz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in guiding families and entrepreneurs through critical financial transitions, including employment changes, retirement, business protection, expansion, and sales. Estanislao and her team develop tailored wealth management strategies aimed at enhancing growth and promoting financial security, with a focus on client-centered service. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Estanislao holds a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in both Spanish and English. As a naturalized immigrant and a mother of two, Estanislao emphasizes the importance of being present and prepared, striving to provide her clients with confidence and trustworthy guidance during life’s financial challenges. In her personal time, she enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Peter Morris is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked for 47 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Simon Hall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, he was with Fidelity Investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Chun is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in San Mateo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience, including 24 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent offering accident and health, disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, health savings accounts, long-term care insurance, and traditional insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisers and employs a range of asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios spanning multiple asset classes.

Kevin Wolfe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools and structured processes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial planning.

Michael Wang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2020, following roles at ForeGrowth Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, and China Construction Bank (Canada). He serves as a board member for New Horizon Career Club, a nonprofit organization based in Toronto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jimmy Tran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked for Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for 10 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Sally Hershey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in San Francisco, CA. She has 35 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she has experience as an independent insurance agent and a tax preparer. 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, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Alice Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with 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 a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Chen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.