Jeffrey Minamide is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Southern Alameda Buddhist Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a disciplined investment process but generally acts in an advisory capacity for retirement accounts unless specifically engaged otherwise.

Fan Kong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked across several firms, including U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and BMO Bank. Fan is based in Fremont, CA. 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 supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, with a platform that integrates technology and a broad scope of financial activities.

Sarah Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. 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 the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Nhi Giang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Nhi has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Mex Group Worldwide Limited, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Stephen Witt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ching Ho is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and HSBC Bank USA. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jeffrey Better is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Mateo, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 42 years of industry experience, including 41 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Omega Foundation, a charitable organization focused on fundraising. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of investment strategies and client types across its complex affiliate network.

Gilbert Orozco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has developed expertise in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Gilbert’s approach involves working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He brings extensive knowledge of Merrill’s programs and services to his role, supported by over 18 years of experience focused on client service and relationship development. Gilbert resides in Concord with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Clyde Slappey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newark, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2026, he held positions at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and several biotechnology firms including Alexza Pharmaceuticals and Genomic Health, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

August Berman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years. Outside of finance, he operates a personal training business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and structured financial planning tools.

Ernest Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Liya Lin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co from 2020 to 2023, and she had an earlier tenure with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Pei Fen Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Chase, Bank of America, and Fanale Drinks. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Brett Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at American Investors Company. Williams also operates Williams Estate Planning, a business focused on estate planning services. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Barbara Jolliffe is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and consulting through Jolliffe Enterprises. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Aaron Hudson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting corporate executives with strategies for concentrated stock positions, restricted stock transactions, and liquidity events. Aaron also works with non-profit organizations and families, offering tailored wealth management strategies that align with specific client objectives. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2019, Aaron worked as a client service associate at Morgan Stanley. His professional approach emphasizes attentive and accessible service, aiming to build long-lasting client relationships through careful listening and understanding of each client's financial goals. His areas of focus include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Aaron earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the American College of Financial Services. He has professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Aaron enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golfing, music, photography, and spending time with his family.

Nicole Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Orinda, California, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously at UBS. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and broad retail and institutional services.

Zhenzhen Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA (Southwest) since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joshua Park is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., joining both in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside finance, he was involved with I.S. Kim's Martial Arts from 2020 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches.

Daniel Jew is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2008. Jew holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.