Colleen Erickson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides advisory services through one of the largest firms in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Rhyan Politano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in San Francisco, CA, Politano’s career includes a focus on wealth advisory services within large financial institutions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, 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 and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operations that support a high client coverage ratio per advisor.

Lucille Denos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenure at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining UBS in 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience working as a backup cashier at Costco. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, integrating proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to client goals. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering fiduciary financial planning alongside capital markets and proprietary research.

Matthew Murrer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating as part of Luciano & Associates, a team focused on serving a select group of ultra-high-net-worth clients primarily in Silicon Valley. Working alongside Managing Director Paul Luciano, Matthew provides personalized wealth management services that address complex financial situations for entrepreneurs and families. His role encompasses client meetings, financial proposal development, and delivering strategic advice tailored to individual client priorities. Matthew specializes in areas including education planning, executive and equity compensation, family and international wealth management, liquidity and portfolio management, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and retirement planning. Drawing on his early financial education and prior experience as a Financial Analyst at Applied Materials, he emphasizes helping clients make informed, thoughtful financial decisions free from emotional bias. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross. Fluent in English and Spanish, Matthew integrates his analytical skills and market knowledge to support his clients’ long-term financial goals. Beyond his professional duties, Matthew is actively involved in community and philanthropic efforts. He participates in fundraising for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization aligned with his personal experience living with Type 1 Diabetes. He also contributes time to Loaves & Fishes and engages in local holiday outreach activities. In his personal time, Matthew enjoys adventure and fitness activities such as snowboarding, surfing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, meditation, traveling, and cooking.

Evan Crawford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized financial planning and investment strategies.

Justin Skelton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked with Minnesota Life Insurance Co. and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent and holds employment unrelated to investment services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by a large network of advisors and a variety of advisory platforms.

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.

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 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and Ghirardeli Chocolate Company. 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 focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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 at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small online business selling used books via Amazon. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Gillelen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services, Morgan Stanley, and Banc of America Investment Services. He serves as President of The Eva and John Ross Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and asset management options and supports its advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Peter Morris is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 47 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Morris offers fixed annuity products through Osaic Wealth and Crump where appropriate to clients. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services through a range of programs featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple investment strategy options.

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 at Osaic with 26 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, Chun offers various insurance products including accident and health, disability insurance, and fixed/indexed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and offers a range of managed portfolio options and third-party manager programs.

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 Series 66 licensee with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, where he has worked since 2020, following roles at ForeGrowth Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, and China Construction Bank (Canada). He serves as a board member for the nonprofit New Horizon Career Club in Toronto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and investment modeling.

Kelsie Kahn is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial service professionals committed to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals. She has held this role since 2023. Prior to her current position, Kelsie worked as a Business Service Officer at Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2023 and as a Client Relationship Manager at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2022. Her experience spans client relationship management and business services within the financial sector. Outside of her professional career, Kelsie has interests in art, food, hiking, theater, and yoga.

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® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2016. Prior to this, she spent 19 years with Protected Investors of America. In addition to her advisory role, she has worked as an independent insurance agent and a tax preparer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, with services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm offers multiple platform options and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.