Charles Pickett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sarah Delaney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Jennifer Tran is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In this role, she connects with clients and their families to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. Jennifer has over a decade of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Regional Insurance Specialist at Citigroup from 2022 to 2024, and as a Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2022. She also held positions as a Senior Relationship Banker at Union Bank from 2013 to 2014 and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2013. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys spending time at the beach, gardening, watching movies, swimming, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Marina Strasser is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA. Her work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of financial services, she owns an investment property that she plans to rent out beginning in December 2025. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Hilary P. Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She primarily serves individuals, families, and small institutions, helping them achieve their financial goals through strategic development and ongoing management. Ms. Jones incorporates her personal experience with saving for college, retirement planning, elder care, wealth transfer, and divorce into her client services. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at AG Edwards. Before her career in financial advising, she held roles managing Human Resource departments at Hewlett Packard and Agilent, and served as Dean of Admissions at a private college in northern California. Ms. Jones earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Asian Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her investment philosophy is informed by a long-term market perspective and a family tradition of commitment to client relationships, spanning three generations. She focuses on combining traditional investments with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management strategies and approved third-party portfolios, with a particular interest in retirement issues affecting the Baby Boom generation. Outside of her professional work, Ms. Jones is active in the Palo Alto community. She serves as President of the Association for Senior Day Health and is involved with various local organizations including the Foothills Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Palo Alto Woman's Club.

Juan Rojas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Phases Financial Group, a multi-member LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.

Yuriy Lavor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones since 2019, as well as prior experience at Homestreet Bank, Solar Power Inc (Umining), and Autonation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Cobb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, with 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Ha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has experience with several financial institutions, including Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and uses diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Jane Khalaf is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and UBS Financial Services. She is involved with Elderberry Capital, a business associated with her LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

David Enemark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved with the Trek Dirt Series, a recreational contracting business based in Canada. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and committee-driven market outlooks to support its advisory programs.

Emmanuel Abrokwah is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investment since 2025. He began his tenure at Fidelity Investment in 2024 as a Financial Consultant 1 before advancing to his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investment, Emmanuel served as a Senior Premier Banker (AVP) at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2024. Emmanuel partners with his clients to co-create personalized, long-term financial plans tailored to their specific financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Emmanuel has interests in beach activities, cars, fitness, hiking, soccer, and table tennis.

Xianzheng Zhong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and Solomon Page Group. Outside of his advisory role, Zhong has been involved with a business focused on Chinese translation, travel, and consulting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with additional financial product offerings.

Joseph Keenan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jen Wei Chi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning delivered through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Michael Rinaldi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Silicon Valley. He specializes in personal investment and wealth management planning for high-net-worth clients, with a focus on custom strategies and private equity opportunities. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that aim to address their long-term goals. Michael holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Michael participates in community service through organizations such as Amor Ministries and The San Diego Salvation Army through Mt. Carmel Parish. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Ravindranath Gondipalli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including serving as CEO and founder of Ravi Tax Preparation Services Inc., working as a realtor and mortgage loan originator, and acting as CFO and founder of Gnansoft Inc., a software consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Jeffrey Marks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various educational institutions. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers a range of advisory services including model portfolios and fund advisory.

Aaron Valadez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior work experience spanning corporate and restaurant sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, focusing on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Jason Degroodt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and prior experience at Citigroup from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.