Kenneth Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and Compass Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a home-based business entity focused on rental property management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by internal and third-party research.

David Marchetti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates closely with clients and their families to clarify their financial situations and identify their priorities. He develops personalized financial plans in partnership with wealth management teams to support clients' financial goals. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager prior to his current position. David holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, David enjoys camping, attending concerts, fishing, exploring culinary experiences, watching football, and listening to music.

Timothy Cariolano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

Karen Jaffe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience, including two years at Collabera Inc before joining Morgan Stanley. 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, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Philip Horowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He is based in San Mateo, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Josephine White is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Rotary Club of Alameda, where she participates in community service activities including tree planting, food distribution, scholarship funding, and support for immigrants. Merrill, along 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 various organizations.

Kate Martinez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1998, she has developed expertise in financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, she spent eight years at Wells Fargo Investments where she served affluent clients in managing their financial assets. Kate's approach involves thoroughly understanding her clients' personal and financial needs to establish objectives and develop customized strategies addressing both short-term and long-term concerns. She conducts regular quarterly reviews and annual financial planning audits to ensure clients remain on track to meet their financial goals. She collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and insurance professionals to support an attainable path toward their objectives. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from San Francisco State University. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Kate volunteers at her children's school and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.

Zachary Lopes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to his career in financial advising, he spent ten years as a student. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Mei Cheung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and BMO Bank NA. She is currently associated with both LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ryan Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Celeste Gurule is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, she worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1987 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance-related activities and operates a legal entity offering fixed and indexed annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Dante Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background includes involvement with organizations supporting mental health and autism, such as Momentum for Mental Health and Autism Living Leisure Education and Nurturing. 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 advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Claude Bishop is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he provides tax preparation and planning services, and occasionally advises selected clients on life insurance coverage. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party resources to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Tran is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies along with defensive tactics to manage risk.

Guy Ben Ari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alameda, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. He serves as a board member of the Peralta Colleges Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Rashell Miszanczuk is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. She is currently based in Castro Valley, CA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ernest Guzman Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 1998, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Donald Ledoux is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has served at Raymond James since 2023 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group, LLC, and Securian Financial Services. Ledoux is a board member and treasurer of the PulsePoint Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Xiao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Liu co-owns a family investment business and is involved in another investment-related venture based in California. Merrill, along 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Hana Cuartelon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fremont Bank and Pacific Western Bank, as well as positions in home health services. She also serves as a notary at Fremont Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.