Paul Luciano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1993. He serves a client base consisting mainly of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. Paul emphasizes liability management, tax minimization, estate planning, and the inclusion of non-correlated assets such as private and public equity and alternative investments in portfolios to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals with reduced risk. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from California State University, Long Beach, and also studied at Northeastern University in Boston. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. In his role, he manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, using a variety of investment strategies including individual securities, model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Originally from New York, Paul has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years. He and his wife, Leslie, have three children and share interests in fitness and outdoor activities such as skiing and golf. Paul is also involved in community service, having served on several non-profit boards.

Araceli Castaneda Ramirez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at H&R Block and American Girl, and also spent time at San Francisco State University. Outside of her advisory role, she operates online retail stores on platforms including Etsy and Facebook Marketplace and has worked as an extra and model. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Yoo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has over 13 years of experience at Wells Fargo affiliated entities, including Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Rasa Petrauskaite is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Daniel Kolb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Robert Gardner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and previously held positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jordon Luo is a Financial Consultant who employs a consultative, data-driven approach to financial advice, focusing on planning, portfolio construction, and measurable outcomes. He assists clients in evaluating trade-offs, managing risk, and aligning investments with long-term goals, with particular attention to tax efficiency. Jordon has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Relationship Manager for Corporate Brokerage Solutions at Morgan Stanley, Branch Service Representative at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, and Relationship Banker and Small Business Specialist at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Jordon competes as a professional MMA athlete, an experience that reinforces discipline, preparation, and accountability in his client relationships. His personal interests include comedy, fitness, and golf.

Carl Wong is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2024, Branch Manager roles at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and at Scottrade from 2016 to 2018, and as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2016. In his role, Carl focuses on helping clients strengthen their financial wellbeing by collaborating to create customized planning strategies. He emphasizes understanding clients' goals thoroughly and providing personalized guidance, aiming to build lasting relationships and support clients through various life stages. Carl holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Carl has personal interests in comedy, hiking, and movies.

Andrew Kropp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he has been involved with entrepreneurial ventures such as Speedy Racket Stringing and Courtside Racket Sports LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dane Tinley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals. Dane works closely with clients to develop flexible plans that respond to changing market conditions, offering access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dane emphasizes collaboration and transparency, coordinating with clients’ attorneys and tax professionals to ensure comprehensive financial management. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California. Dane also values community involvement, dedicating time to volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jiedan Lin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Lin worked at HSBC Securities USA Inc and HSBC Bank USA NA from 2018 to 2022 and held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA between 2015 and 2018. Lin holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Flor Santana is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Santana also teaches part-time at the College of San Mateo. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from both internal and third-party sources.

Charles Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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.

Vikas Bobba is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. His background includes diverse roles in education and other sectors prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lin Xie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Cetera Investment Services LLC and East West Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Walter Gowen IV is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2012. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios, and offers additional services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Sam Goerss is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he helps clients identify financial goals and build financial plans tailored to their needs. He has previous experience as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade Financial from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2019, and an Investment Advisor Representative at Securities America Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Sam holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Sam has personal interests that include cars, fitness, outdoor adventures, pets, running, and traveling.

Shelley Boutelle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ongoing tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.