Grace Nash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Phillip Jerome is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationship models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Thuy Khanh Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan entities since 2014, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Since 2014, she has been associated with JP Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Vicky Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Carlos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following a one-year break in 2016–2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tom Gai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC since 2016. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Corinna Lam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Lam is involved in real estate property management as a landlord in multiple locations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Antoine Malouin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Ameriprise in 2023 after completing his studies at UC Irvine. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its advisory process.

Anthony Essma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley since 2014. He co-owns a rental property with his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Thomas Nohr is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in several businesses including operating Sonoma Travel Service as a travel agent and tour leader. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides various portfolio management options and maintains proprietary and third-party investment strategies, along with documented advisor business relationships that include professionals with legal and accounting backgrounds.

Tushar Zalpuri is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, utilizing the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, he has focused on working with high net worth individuals, households, business owners, and professionals throughout the Bay Area to develop and maintain personalized financial strategies. His client services include corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Tushar holds a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in communications from the University of California, Davis. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in Hindi, Spanish, and English, he also participates in professional organizations such as the Serra Alumni Board, UC Davis Men's Rugby, and Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc. Originally from San Mateo, California, Tushar now resides in San Francisco. While at UC Davis, he was a member of the rugby team that won the D1AA National Championship in 2015. In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, attending local sporting events, basketball, football, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Michael Matsuno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at California Polytechnic State University and Nordstrom. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Derek Bystrom is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Pleasanton, CA. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Eric Luong is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Vanguard, and Bank of America. His background also includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Lifo.ai and SPI Energy, as well as academic experience at Santa Clara University and the University of California, Berkeley. Merrill, together 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudia Angeja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including her current role starting in 2025. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Perlita Gudilano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of advising, she operates an online franchise business based in Manila, Philippines. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Stephen Nykamp is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience currently with Fisher Investments since 2024. He previously worked at Empower Advisory Group and Personal Capital Advisors, where he spent a decade. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Stephanie Shum is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Burlingame, CA. Her prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC. She also operates EH Shum Financial Solutions as a related business activity. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fremont Bank, Sorrento Pacific Financial LLC, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved as a Wealth Management Private Banker with Fremont Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Gareth Crossley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., and the Wealth Management Advisor (WMA) title, which demonstrates his expertise in advanced wealth management strategies. Gareth is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for seven years, leaving as a Captain. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He lives in Danville, CA, with his wife Tiffiny and son Tristan. Gareth and his family enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring different parts of the world.

Kara Chan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in the biotechnology sector with firms such as Slingshot Biosciences and Twist Bioscience. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, and supports model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.