Xiaolu Yan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Yan has worked at Morgan Stanley and affiliated entities since 2013, with additional experience at East West Bank and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advisory activities, Yan is involved in managing a rental property in Brooklyn, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and insights from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diversified investment programs, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Holly Stowell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Emily Kuang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Praveena Nand is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2001. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diana Chan is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. She spent 32 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she holds licenses to sell fixed insurance products and fixed indexed annuities. Osaic serves a broad mix 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 and managed-account solutions.

Anthony Valle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Hanneke Finones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she was involved in a dental practice, Chew & Finones DDS Inc. DBA Nest Dental, from 2012 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm provides tax-efficient services, access to separately managed accounts, and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Brian Higashi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide 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 utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Ellen Sheldon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, she is involved in a family propane business, Keene Propane Corporation, which she co-owns with her siblings. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryskiem Henderson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he provides guidance and ongoing support to clients in areas such as retirement planning, wealth building, asset preservation, and financial legacy creation. He has held financial consultancy and advisory roles across several firms, including TrueStage Financial (2022-2024), CUSO Financial Services (2020-2022), Mass Mutual Investor Services (2017-2020) as a Registered Investment Advisor, MetLife Securities as a Registered Investment Advisor (2013-2017) and earlier as a Financial Consultant (2002-2008), as well as serving as Managing Director at Princor Financial Services (2009-2011). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryskiem engages in family activities, music, soccer, and traveling.

Ravindra Anaparti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Rashi Ventures and Passport Capital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a process that combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Gabrielle Bechwati is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and various roles outside finance such as at Lacrosse Academy OC and Chapman University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory and managed account services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and due diligence.

Adam Sadowy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Starbucks for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SUDS Laboratory LLC, a biotech-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad investment menu with insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Vincent Sommese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked in education for 14 years and held various roles including a position with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Cory Barraclough is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering integrated, long-term financial strategies to senior professionals and leaders, particularly in the Bay Area technology sector. He works alongside his team to guide clients through complex compensation structures, retirement planning, cash flow management, and wealth preservation to create durable financial outcomes. Barraclough holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both Spanish and English, he emphasizes a coordinated approach by collaborating with clients' legal and tax professionals to ensure comprehensive financial planning. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Cory Barraclough participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the American Legion and Hope Services. His personal interests include adventure sports, chess, cooking, golfing, reading, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Gen Tri is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this capacity, Gen partners with clients by educating and empowering them to understand their financial situation and make sound decisions to pursue their lifelong goals. Gen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, Premium Service Representative, and Financial Representative. This extensive experience reflects a deep understanding of financial consulting and client relationship management. Gen holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Gen has interests in fitness, food, snowboarding, tennis, and traveling.

Shannon Schatzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Schatzman held various roles including positions at Toast Inc., Marriott International, and Boston University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Julie Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Afarin Haidari Kahkesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, and Bank of America. 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 recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jizi Gu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Jizi has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and has been affiliated with Merrill since 2021. 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, and institutions.