Mauludin Ghafari is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012 and was previously with Merrill from 2010 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Richard Rogers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of finance, he co-owns and operates R2 Hillside Ranch in Aptos, California, where he manages an alpaca fiber distribution business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. 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.

Anna Wu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Cory Barraclough is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering integrated, long-term financial strategies to senior professionals and leaders, particularly in the Bay Area technology sector. He works alongside his team to guide clients through complex compensation structures, retirement planning, cash flow management, and wealth preservation to create durable financial outcomes. Barraclough holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both Spanish and English, he emphasizes a coordinated approach by collaborating with clients' legal and tax professionals to ensure comprehensive financial planning. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Cory Barraclough participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the American Legion and Hope Services. His personal interests include adventure sports, chess, cooking, golfing, reading, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Vanessa Young is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. Additionally, she has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Shannon Schatzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Schatzman held various roles including positions at Toast Inc., Marriott International, and Boston University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leon Roat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jason St. Claire is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Julie Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, following prior roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and incorporates ESG criteria within a regulated, non-discretionary framework.

Afarin Haidari Kahkesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and multiple positions within JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and maintains regulatory registrations that support broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alan Day is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fremont, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan for over a decade, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dating back to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Martin Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 1999. Lopez is based in Sunnyvale, California. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and delivers integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Nathalya Wolf is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Leticia Ong is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2023. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and had an earlier tenure with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in elder care services through In-House Supportive Services in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm integrates structured planning tools and various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Kovarik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Diane Baer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup for 34 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate as an owner of a rental property in Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside its Global Investment Committee’s analyses to inform client planning.

Luiz Carlos Macedo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Macedo is based in San Jose, California. 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. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources, using research and algorithmic tools to support client recommendations.

Sally Chib is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Saint Luke's Health System and the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Christina Marie Mendoza is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved software to support goal analysis and provide written recommendations.