Thomas Olivera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at San Jose Earthquakes LLC and San Jose State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and offers broad retail and institutional investment services.

Mitchell Fulton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the San Jose, California office. With over 12 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, he specializes in providing wealth management and investment guidance to small business owners, corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their families. Mitchell focuses on creating customized financial strategies tailored to meet clients' short and long-term goals, offering access to investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. He emphasizes understanding clients' full financial picture and priorities to develop personalized plans that consider liability-driven investing, asset allocation, tax efficiency, risk tolerance, income expectations, and liquidity needs. His expertise spans portfolio management services, retirement income planning, education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, and managing new wealth. Mitchell holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his education at Santa Clara University. Committed to community involvement, he participates in the Rotary Club of San Jose and the Men's Club at St. Frances Cabrini. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, football, music, painting, reading, soccer, spending time with family, swimming, and traveling.

Michelle La is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She works closely with clients to provide personal attention and assist in planning, growing, and maintaining their wealth by leveraging Fidelity's trusted brand, advanced technology, and investment platform. Prior to her current role, Michelle held positions at TD Ameritrade, including Senior Financial Consultant and Financial Consultant during 2019 and 2020, as well as Business Development Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and financial consulting. Michelle holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Troy Lui is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He transitioned into wealth management after several years in the technology industry, drawing on his personal experience to guide clients in proactive financial planning. Troy focuses on helping professionals, particularly those in fast-paced industries, as well as families considering important life decisions and fostering financial confidence for future generations. His areas of expertise include education planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Troy holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California Davis. Outside of his professional work, Troy enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, basketball, cooking, interior decorating, music, pickleball, singing, skiing, and traveling.

Jeffrey Arburn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Whitehall-Parker Securities. He is also the owner of an LLC engaged in selling life insurance and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.

Philip Drews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, where he spent over a decade before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paula Ferreira Soares is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and a period working at the University of Hawaii. She previously operated Dezign With a Z for seven years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Mengning Zhou is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. She holds the ChFC® designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including tenure at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Since 2024, she has also worked as a mortgage loan originator with General Mortgage Capitol Corp., originating loans and offering rates to clients. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations through structured, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Tracey Ledda is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.

Shrddha Singhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

William Waggoner II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Waggoner serves as the Defensive Coordinator for the varsity football team at Los Altos High School. 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 uses a structured planning process supported by in-house tools and market simulations.

Trevor Shephard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Erica Adolfsson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Unison Investment Management. Adolfsson is listed as Chief Financial Officer of Buie Commercial Corporation, a family-related real estate loan holding entity, though she spends minimal time on this activity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tina Vutam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeff Conforti is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for a combined 39 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in investment-related insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include diverse investment types and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Joseph Nagy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Trey Solomon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registered commodity pool operator status, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Megan Tarpley is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA. She has held various roles within the Wells Fargo network since 2009. Megan also owns and operates TARPLEYCFP, INC., a financial planning practice based in Pleasanton, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using its research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

King Wong is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 2012, focusing on forming long-term relationships and addressing all aspects of clients' financial lives. King takes a hands-on approach to ensure clients' needs are met with attention and that financial strategies are effectively implemented. King specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. He begins by understanding a client's family, financial situation, and priorities to develop a customized and flexible wealth management strategy. He also provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking conveniences and lending solutions of Bank of America. King holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from California State University and the designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Dione, and their two daughters, Shelby and Sydney.

Kim Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.