Fadela Hamidat is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She brings a client-focused approach to her work, emphasizing understanding individual needs and providing thoughtful planning support to help clients realize their future visions. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2025 to 2026, Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2025, and Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. This background has equipped her with insights across various facets of financial planning and client relationship management. Fadela holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Elisabeth Dellinger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2004. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment policy committee and employs tax-aware processes and defensive tactics to manage risk across diversified portfolios.

Fan Kong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked across several firms, including U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and BMO Bank. Fan is based in Fremont, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, with a platform that integrates technology and a broad scope of financial activities.

Michael Do is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and various positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Shantell Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity since 2016, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Strategic Advisers LLC. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was self-employed for twelve years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, managing investments through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and governance procedures.

Nhi Giang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Nhi has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Mex Group Worldwide Limited, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. 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 conversations and firm-approved tools.

Jeffrey Better is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 41 years. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for the Omega Foundation, a charitable organization focused on fundraising, and acts as co-trustee for a relatives' living trust. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer customized portfolio management across various investment products.

Clyde Slappey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newark, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2026, he held positions at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and several biotechnology firms including Alexza Pharmaceuticals and Genomic Health, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lan Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1993, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Marci Rosenfeld is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Deutsche Bank Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and First Republic Investment Management. Rosenfeld serves as Vice Chair of the Board and Investment Committee at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support investment decisions.

Elvira Vargas Candelario is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also incorporates algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Yunjia Jiang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Jiang has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Desairee Diaz Solis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Chase Bank, as well as earlier positions outside the financial sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated platform and centralized operations.

Richard Boden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2021. He also serves as a trustee involved in estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Nathaniel Weir is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Nugget Markets Inc., Burger Patch, and Peet's Coffee, as well as extensive experience in full-time education. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Maclan Yavuz is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients, a Wealth Management Advisor, and a team of specialists to develop personalized financial plans tailored to clients' needs. He focuses on building meaningful, lasting relationships to support clients and their families. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, starting as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023, then as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 before assuming his current position. Throughout his tenure, he has been engaged in comprehensive wealth management and client support. Outside of his professional work, Maclan enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, music, spending time with pets, reading, and practicing yoga.

Michael Kimsey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 47 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with OSAIC since 2025, following a 27-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Kimsey serves as co-trustee of his mother’s revocable trust and is licensed to offer various insurance products including accident and health, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Ryan Purpur is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Area Wide and was involved with Stanford Summer Camps and the Stanford Campus Recreational Association during his full-time education. 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 management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Dalten Smith is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021 and previously held positions in logistics and education. His past roles include work at GEODIS Logistics, Lakeridge Golf Course, and Full Time Education. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Kathleen Carrion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and spent over a decade with the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and asset management. The firm employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools as part of its planning services.