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.

Cheryl Farley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., and Bank of the West. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations to deliver its services.

Eugene Goodreault Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery processes and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elisabeth Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the Law Offices of Andrew B Shin and the University of Southern California. 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 institutional investors.

Dana Seto Chun is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, TIAA-CREF, and Charles Schwab. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Brian Morgan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of financial services, Morgan is a co-founder and CFO of A.P.E.X. LLC, a company that designs strength and conditioning programs for high school and collegiate athletes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Chad Bell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the administration and finance committee for Trinity Presbyterian Church and works as a bookkeeper and payroll assistant for the Santa Cruz Forest School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured planning tools and methodologies without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Lan Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following earlier roles at Investment Advisors International, Inc. and several other firms in 2009. Lan Lin is also involved in non-variable insurance sales through Polaris Advisory, focusing on life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.