Edgardo Moncada is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a three-unit residential building with his family. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Nicholas Sutton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Sutton owns and operates Sutton Financial, a tax preparation and advice business, and serves as an adjutant officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Kevin O’Regan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options across a large platform serving more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Sijin Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Uber Technologies, and academic positions at the University of California, Irvine, and the University of San Francisco. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Aishwarya Gattani is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, she held roles at EF Hutton and worked in various educational institutions, including UC Davis and the University of San Francisco. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research.

Quan Vu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America and the University of San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Diana Llegue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo and B & L Lee Inc, as well as prior roles outside the financial sector, including work with Al Zorah Golf Club and Al Zorah Development Company. 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 non-discretionary advisory program supported by in-house due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.

Sirinee Tippakorn is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2005. She served as president of the Rotary Club of Belmont from 2011 to 2012, leading fundraising and distribution efforts for community projects. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rosalind Van Auker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and business ventures such as Backyard Bowls. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Steven Ng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for two years and spent seven years with Vontobel Wealth Management in Hong Kong. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Christina Diercks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and trustee for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Makovkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Voya Financial Advisors. He also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures.

Manuel Ojeda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a disciplined investment approach, offering comprehensive solutions including estate planning and institutional advisory services.

Mary Plowden is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexander Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Curtis serves on the advisory board of Wishlife, a family communication platform based in South San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Katelyn Pan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Andersen Tax and 23andMe, as well as work at U.C. Berkeley and Homestead High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stella Miretsky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and anchored in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Meagan Merrill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Kamine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with Kamine Farms for several years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee models.

Matthew Ives is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the advisory board for the Conference on Charitable Giving and is a board member of the North Fork Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.