Katherine Chappell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Triple F Training, a horse training business, and serves as Treasurer on the Hacienda Gardens Board of Directors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Diaz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at RDSquared, various insurance carriers with W&R Insurance Agencies, Waddell & Reed Inc, and Asset Conversion Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Kuan Wang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Mateo, CA. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alfred Pasaoa is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an investment-related business through Freddie Mac Investments LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Phu Nguyen is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and running The Maintenance Concierge Inc. for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage funds and model portfolios, employing systematic methodologies and oversight in its investment processes.

Gemma May Labar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online retail business through Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and emphasizes its advisory role in creating but not implementing client plans.

Kathryn Lindfelt is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sequoia Wealth Advisors & Investment Management, Inc. for the past 10 years while also associated with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Edward Dinan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for Samye, a 501(c)(3) religious organization, where he manages bookkeeping, bank accounts, taxes, and stock donations on a volunteer basis. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing model-based and customized portfolios while supporting a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Samira Memic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, the Berman Skin Institute, Elco Electric Inc, San Francisco State University, and De Anza College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Rocky Yip is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Cinemark Theaters. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Fazo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee arrangement. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with custody and execution handled by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Luvien Tran serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Tran focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their comprehensive financial goals. Tran works to create flexible strategies adapted to changing market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Tran's expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tran holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tran earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California Berkeley. In addition to professional work, Tran participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations, reflecting a commitment to the communities served. Tran follows a philosophy centered on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the most important goals.

Kevin Harrington is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a trust-related business activity in San Francisco. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured approach to financial planning using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marcial Vargas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, accumulating eight years in those roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hector Naranjo Lepe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following two years at Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Rose Garden Massage from 2012 to 2020. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

Brandon Picone serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he focuses on working with high net worth individuals and families to develop custom-tailored, tax-efficient financial strategies. His approach includes tax-efficient liquidity management, encompassing lending services through Bank of America, N.A., as well as cash flow management. Brandon's client focus areas include executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, legacy planning, and strategies for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Born and raised in San Jose, Brandon earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pepperdine University, where he also played Division 1 water polo. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of professional organizations such as CordeValle Golf Club, Pepperdine University Bay Area Alumni Chapter, Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and Silicon Valley Bar Association. Brandon maintains a passion for health and fitness, enjoying activities such as weight lifting, golfing, hiking, skiing, and more. He is married with four children and values spending time with and caring for his family. His community involvement includes participation in the Salvation Army Silicon Valley and the Valley Christian President's Business Challenge.

Joseph Wang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent four years at Citigroup. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Thomas Butler is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, where he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by understanding their individual and family financial goals. He is part of a specialized group aimed at providing a comprehensive and detailed financial planning experience for clients. He has held the position of Vice President and Senior Lead Private Client Adviser at Bank of the West from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2011 and at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jeffrey Raegen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Troop 290 Committee and Pacific Swimming, where he holds finance-related leadership positions. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, utilizing research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Linhvien Tran is a Senior Financial Advisor with nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry. She began her career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006 and focuses on working with high net worth individuals, families, senior-level executives, business owners, and corporations. Linhvien specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as women and wealth and retirement income planning. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. Linhvien is committed to delivering customized advice and guidance tailored to her clients' specific situations and goals. She works alongside Merrill's team of financial professionals and analysts to provide a comprehensive approach to financial strategy. Outside of her professional role, Linhvien enjoys spending time with her husband, Thach, and their three sons in San Jose. Her personal interests include traveling and playing volleyball. She also participates in community involvement through supporting several charitable organizations associated with Merrill Lynch.