Carol Chang is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2025. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and its affiliated entities for nearly two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the elected Captain of the Half Moon Bay Women's Golf Club, leading its board and representing the club at regional meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Quyen Nguyen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Nguyen has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen is involved in commercial real estate investment through ownership and partnership roles in several related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Danielle Aldama is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Aldama is involved in independent sales of hair care products and jewelry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Le is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Philip Horowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He is based in San Mateo, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paige Skrabo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Paige worked at Free People for three years and attended San Diego State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kate Martinez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1998, she has developed expertise in financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, she spent eight years at Wells Fargo Investments where she served affluent clients in managing their financial assets. Kate's approach involves thoroughly understanding her clients' personal and financial needs to establish objectives and develop customized strategies addressing both short-term and long-term concerns. She conducts regular quarterly reviews and annual financial planning audits to ensure clients remain on track to meet their financial goals. She collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and insurance professionals to support an attainable path toward their objectives. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from San Francisco State University. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Kate volunteers at her children's school and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.

Zachary Lopes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to his career in financial advising, he spent ten years as a student. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Ana Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Froman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2016. 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.

Barbara Erickson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Erickson has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves on the investment committee of the Grace Lutheran Church Endowment in Palo Alto. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Benigno Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Millbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Gonzalez also owns a rental property outside of his advisory work. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, manager searches, and customized reporting through a non-discretionary approach.

Samuel Lacy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Donnie Ayers LLC and earlier stints at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations.

Andrew Andrikopoulos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Andrikopoulos Chiochios Accountants LLP, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Davinder Gupta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Woven By Toyota, Roche, and Adobe Systems. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Elizabeth Meyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in spiritual development education as a teacher and author, operating several related ventures focused on energy healing and product creation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support client goals.

Dante Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background includes involvement with organizations supporting mental health and autism, such as Momentum for Mental Health and Autism Living Leisure Education and Nurturing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Beach is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a for-profit investment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage services.

Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. He also has ten years of experience with La Costanera. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.