Jared Sanchez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he consults part-time for Rivel Athletics, an athletic clothing company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on non-institutional portfolios.

Daniel Schwartz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. He is based in Menlo Park, California. Charles Schwab 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Colleen Erickson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides advisory services through one of the largest firms in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of 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 solutions.

Evan Crawford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized financial planning and investment strategies.

Sze Wai Kwok is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. Kwok has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2019 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Bancwest Investment Services, and Bank of the West. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Daniel Peterson II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in educational roles at San Jose State University and Palma Highschool. He serves as a board member for the Sigma Nu Fraternity Alumni Association, where he participates in organizing alumni and student events. 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 institutional investors.

Kristy Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on building relationships with clients and their families to maintain accurate and current financial plans. Since joining Fidelity in 2019, she has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2020. Kristy's professional experience encompasses financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristy enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, spending time at the lake, listening to music, and practicing Pilates.

William Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Additionally, he serves as power of attorney for a family member. 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, employing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Jinyuan Ren is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Los Altos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity since 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Bain & Company, KPMG, and several financial firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction.

Michael Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021, following a long career at Voya Financial Advisors and Preretirement Marketing Insurance Service. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies.

Naim Kawadri is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to assist them in making sound financial decisions and building comprehensive financial plans. He focuses on helping clients work towards financial success by periodically reviewing their investment strategies and goals. Prior to his current position, Naim served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022. His professional experience encompasses advising clients on financial strategies and solutions over several years. Naim holds a California Insurance License.

Tuyetanh Tran is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Newark, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and Chase Investment Services Corp from 2011 to 2018. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through related affiliates.

Matthew Atkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked across various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Brent Kuhne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and UBS Financial Services. His background also includes roles with the City of Milpitas, Levi's Stadium, and San Francisco State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and investment models in its advisory approach.

Kingston Thai Ngo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and Ghirardeli Chocolate Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Boris Melamud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Stephen Lucero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Lucero serves as a board member and advisor for Camp Kesem, a nonprofit organization supporting children with parents who have terminal illnesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Susan Huang Cramer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of the Cramer Family Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools as part of its advisory services.

Lance Buckeldee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. based in Palo Alto, California. 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 processes and firm-approved tools.

Estanislao Saenz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in guiding families and entrepreneurs through critical financial transitions, including employment changes, retirement, business protection, expansion, and sales. Estanislao and her team develop tailored wealth management strategies aimed at enhancing growth and promoting financial security, with a focus on client-centered service. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Estanislao holds a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in both Spanish and English. As a naturalized immigrant and a mother of two, Estanislao emphasizes the importance of being present and prepared, striving to provide her clients with confidence and trustworthy guidance during life’s financial challenges. In her personal time, she enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family.