Kenny Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Martinez Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial for four years and spent eight years at Pace Supply Corp. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Yee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024, with prior experience at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, Aflac, and the University of Oregon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Bhawna Kochhar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Weldon Poole is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Palo Alto, California. He has been with Merrill since 1995 and focuses on assisting clients with planning and realizing their financial goals. Weldon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Weldon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. With over 25 years of experience, he emphasizes intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and a commitment to client service. He believes in a planning-based approach to wealth management, addressing tax liability, cash flow needs, risk management, and asset management to help clients meet their critical financial needs. Weldon has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list consecutively through 2026. Outside of his professional work, Weldon is active in volunteer work, dedicating 10 to 15 hours per week. He lives in Fremont, California with his wife Amanda and their four adult children. His personal interests include hiking, skiing, photography, and reading.

Susang Sijapati is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to provide personalized planning experiences for clients. She supports advisors by proactively reaching out to clients to ensure their financial goals are understood and addressed, fostering engagement and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures confidently. Susang's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Bank Teller at Wells Fargo from 2020 to 2021. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional role, Susang has interests in fitness, food, motorcycles, reading, and traveling.

Josh Tanaka is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at GuardDog.ai and Hathaway Dinwiddie, as well as work connected to the University of Washington. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephen Zanolli is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1991. He brings over 30 years of financial services experience in Silicon Valley, focusing on concentrated stock issues and strategies related to selling, liquidity, hedging, and risk management. Stephen employs a goals-based approach to wealth management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies tailored for ultra-high-net-worth clients. He collaborates with clients' external professionals to provide comprehensive estate planning services and strategies. Stephen previously served as resident director in the San Mateo office for two years, where he led other financial advisors and supported them in client engagement and building wealth management practices. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute). He is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Menlo Park with his wife, Jill, and their three daughters, Stephen remains active in his community by supporting local educational foundations. He is a member of the Half Moon Bay Men's Golf Club and has interests that include baseball, football, golfing, spending time with family, surfing, and traveling.

Masoud Mohebi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools.

Weijia Guo is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Guo has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. 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, and institutional investors.

Cynthia Cougoule is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, First Republic Investment Management, and Morgan Stanley. She is also a commissioned notary public. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Valentine Huang is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, located in Silicon Valley. He provides financial advisory services to corporations, affluent investors, and families, focusing on delivering tailored solutions to address complex wealth management challenges. His client services include support in areas such as education planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Valentine has held key roles prior to joining Merrill Lynch. He was a Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley's Menlo Park office, where he specialized in equity compensation strategies and worked closely with venture capital clients. He also served as a Director and Vice President at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers, heading the west coast Asia ex-Japan institutional equities desk. Valentine is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California Davis. Valentine resides in Belmont with his three sons. His personal interests include playing piano, golf, tennis, running, hiking, visiting museums, attending symphonies and concerts, and dining out.

Vaishali Harirajan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked primarily with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through related affiliates.

Sandra Jerez is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of Financial Consultants and investment service associates. In her role, she oversees all aspects of branch operations, including customer interactions, team building, and training strategies. Sandra focuses on developing associates and managing operational activities to provide value to clients and assist them in achieving their financial goals through planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Sandra held positions at Merrill Lynch, serving as Performance Manager from 2019 to 2022 and as Market Leader from 2013 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License.

Maria Santos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has prior experience at Fremont Bank, Comerica Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank, and is also a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, and supports advisors with diverse investment strategies and operational tools.

Dylan Sabalvaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank NA and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Phoebe Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 license and experience working at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, she held positions at Guardant Health, CVS Pharmacy, and in education. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 options, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Brandon Martinez Larragoiti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization Children Now, focusing on children's issues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Jenny Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2020, and previously spent nine years at American Express. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Greyfin Management LLC, a business involved in importing car floor mats from Taiwan. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes integrated manager selection, tax-efficient capabilities, and benefits from its affiliation with Bank of America and related entities.

Kaitlyn Zawada is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for five years. Zawada has also served as a financial planner and is licensed to offer fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.