Sanaz Fasihiyazdi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, and previously at Bank of America from 2017 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with capital market assumptions and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Serop Kupelian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Christopher Benson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his financial advisory role, Benson occasionally presides and preaches at Christian Church services and holds a Master of Divinity degree. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Kwanghyon Park is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 10 years and Merrill for 13 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Akbar Sahibzada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at U.S. Bank for three years and has held roles at BurgerIM and LocalNetwrks. 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 and firm-approved tools.

Daniel Awad is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor currently with Fidelity, where he has worked since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles in various industries such as education and healthcare. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic approaches incorporating AI and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Vanessa Zapanta is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, where she has worked since 2021. She has two years of industry experience and previously spent nine years at Citibank N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that employs structured discovery methods and firm-approved planning tools.

Edward Sickel III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his daughter's trust and his own and spouse's trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, 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.

Nicholas Bragg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Gloria Infante is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill and First Republic Investment Management, among others. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Sharon Mok is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Sharon provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions offered through Bank of America. Sharon holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University. She is committed to community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities they support.

Alan Lui is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Pavan Ravilisetty is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including TIAA, J.P. Morgan Securities, Citibank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Xiaoyan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lonergan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Hazy Hen Endeavors LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 portfolio management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across strategic and tactical allocations.

Sharon Chung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with the Judicial Council of California and various consulting and civic organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sergio Santilli is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments, where he obtained his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as a California Insurance License. Sergio holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sergio's expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. As a member of the Santilli/Buhl Group at Merrill, he emphasizes goals-based financial planning tailored to clients' unique risk tolerances and life objectives. He aims to provide clear and transparent advice to help clients navigate the complexities of investing and build long-lasting relationships through education and ongoing market insights. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory. A Bay Area native, Sergio is fluent in Italian and English. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, camping, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Brian Houle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools, utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from the Global Investment Committee.

Kathy Tabrizi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aurora Heitman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Premier Research and Synteract, Inc., as well as entrepreneurial experience with Pearlyhens Photography. She continues to be involved with her long-term affiliation at Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.