Wendy Ehrlich is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and related entities since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a non-discretionary advisory approach supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Maureen Fong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1985, also working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the treasurer for the Cinnabar Hills Ladies Golf Club, where she assists with bookkeeping and budgeting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

Samineh Shaeghi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) affiliated with LPL Financial, based in San Jose, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. for nine years and Fidelity for two years. 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, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by a broad platform and extensive advisor network.

John Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor and owner of Calidus Vineyard, an agricultural business in Calistoga, California. 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 strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Andreas Kuehle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. He is based in San Jose, California. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Gronert is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2002 and holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Ryan Kanetoku is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jennifer Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as a Senior Wealth Management Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2020 to 2024, and as Vice President - Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1994 to 2020. Her professional approach involves understanding clients' goals, values, and lifetime aspirations to develop holistic financial plans. She emphasizes the importance of regular plan reviews to accommodate any changes in clients' circumstances. Jennifer holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Jennifer enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, exploring culinary interests, attending social events with friends, listening to music, and traveling.

Matthew Pencer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2018, as well as prior roles at The Mountain Winery and Pencer Instrument Care. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Pamela Flournoy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent three years at Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theodore Moorhead is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities registrations including Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining RBC in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Moorhead serves on the boards of Bay Area Housing, Inc. and the Morgan Autism Center. RBC Wealth Management serves individual, institutional, pension, corporate, and charitable clients, offering customized advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a blend of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Gregory Lindahl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he spends part of his time providing tax consulting related to retirement and college savings through a separate tax planning business. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amir Enayati Shariat Panahi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of the West for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Outside of advisory services, he co-owns and manages a real estate business with his spouse in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing roughly $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Grace Ma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and analytical models to support client planning needs.

River Li is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment committee guidance in its process.

Wansha Zhao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Cupertino, CA, with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Zhao worked at MassMutual and CreditEase Investment Consulting. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Thomas Fritze is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2005 and is also involved in life and health insurance sales through Creekside Insurance Services, Inc. since 1995. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses a collaborative, annual planning process with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset allocation, recommending investment categories and strategies but not exercising investment discretion.

John Kettmann is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1991 and has since developed experience focusing on the 401(k) marketplace, investment management, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. John works to craft strategies that help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for both current and future generations. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and his Master's Degree from Golden Gate University.

Carl Schreiber is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he is also an actor with a sole proprietorship in the entertainment industry that remains open for residual income but is not active during market hours. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing MPG Investments, which is an active business-related venture. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning solutions across various areas, including retirement, education, risk, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.