Tamara Forte is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

Sharon Juang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate ownership alongside her husband. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Corrine Fabie is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, and has 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates.

Lee Sui is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, Lee worked at Amazon and was employed at several other firms, including Ontap and Red Onion. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ann Escobar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. Outside of advising, she is a notary public as of 2025. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Elicia Flores is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to various financial solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. Her focus is on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their financial lives and select the platforms that best meet their needs. Elicia holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, demonstrating her commitment to professional expertise in the financial field. She earned her bachelor's degree from the California State University system. Her approach centers on helping clients uncover their personal and family priorities to develop strategies that align with their financial goals.

Hui Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, California, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Wong worked at Nordstrom, Inc. and was the owner of Sugarie Bake Shop, a restaurant and bar in Pleasanton, California. Wong continues to maintain ownership of the Sugarie Bake Shop outside of financial advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and models.

Dina Artzt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 18 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Erin Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and held roles at Data Axle, Aviva Stadium, Boston College, Avenir Restaurant Group, and Saint Francis High School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Miller III is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked at T-Mobile for eight years and Foothill College for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides mobile notary public services and works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and Lyft in the Bay Area. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alia Davariar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill in San Jose, CA. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 institutional investors.

Barbara Madden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2001, including her current role since 2020. Prior to her current position, she was associated with Mission College for 13 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erika Tonges is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, following four years at GNorth. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Darren Bado is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA. His prior roles include positions at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Kestra Advisory, and Transitions Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm leverages a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver non-discretionary recommendations tailored to clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Gerald Del Rosario is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to inform investment decisions.

Sameera Gupta is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior executive roles with global organizations including Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Visa Inc., and Western Union. Sameera leverages her extensive background in developing and launching financial products across multiple continents to assist individuals, small businesses, and senior corporate executives with complex wealth management needs such as concentrated stock options, deferred compensation, and estate planning. Sameera holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Allahabad and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Hindi, and German, she has a global perspective shaped by her experience living and working on four continents. Her client focus areas include personal retirement planning, executive compensation, college education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. In addition to her professional work, Sameera supports nonprofits that benefit families and communities, including Minds Matter. She resides in Los Altos with her husband and enjoys interests such as boating, cooking, gardening, hiking, yoga, and spending time with her family. Sameera previously served as a board member of the Economic Development Council at the Metro Denver Chamber.

Tracey Stanga Jarvis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. 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 a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and an alternative investments program.

Amy Brugger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in art sales through Amy N. Brugger Designs and is involved in self-publishing a book on exercise and general health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Lipkins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2012, with prior experience at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Lipkins is also involved with Phases Financial Group, a financial advisory support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert Mckee IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a director of Zia Capital Corp and a partner in Zia Ranch Partners, a commercial cattle breeding and raising business, and serves as an advisory trustee for the Robert E & Evelyn Mckee Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.