Rachelle Ruiz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Joseph Samuels is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, Joseph specializes in working with clients to determine their long-term financial goals and implement comprehensive financial management strategies. His areas of expertise include asset management, liability strategies, education planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients' other advisors to support the development of their estate plans. Joseph has been in the financial services industry since 1990, with over two decades of experience at Merrill Lynch. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joseph volunteers as a piano entertainer at local senior centers and is an avid jazz pianist. He is also committed to community involvement as part of Merrill's tradition of service.

Amanda Lo is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lauro Hernandez Cabral is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in wealth planning by simplifying complex financial decisions. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, providing personalized plans to clients and their families focused on their long-term goals. His career includes roles such as Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo. Lauro holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Lauro enjoys baseball, football, running, outdoor adventures, cars, and family activities.

Robert Wheeler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients gain a clear understanding of their financial situation, both past and present, to develop personalized strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. His approach is grounded in principles of respect, integrity, collaboration, honesty, and empathy. His areas of expertise include college education planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies among others. Robert holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Robert earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Golden Gate University. He also holds two Associate's degrees from West Valley College and a High School Diploma from Los Gatos High School. Outside of his professional work, he dedicates time to volunteering within his community and enjoys activities such as biking, hiking, ice hockey, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Ruoyun Liang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2021, Liang worked at Trumpet Behavioral Health and held roles at Sky Resource Trading Co. LTD. and Aldo Shoes. Liang’s background also includes five years at The University of British Columbia. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, providing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and due diligence on alternative investments.

Tara Fowler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing research-based, active portfolio management and sound financial strategies for clients with sophisticated and complex needs. She collaborates closely with clients to help them make educated financial decisions, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Tara and her team prioritize acting in their clients' best interests with honesty, integrity, and transparency. Tara holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and maintains several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving on the boards of the Kainos Auxiliary, RCSMC Chamber of Commerce, The Sequoia Awards, and the Bay Area Cancer Connection. Residing in Burlingame, Tara participates in various personal interests such as biking, boating, dancing, gardening, hiking, interior decorating, music, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that considers clients' personal perspectives and priorities in wealth planning.

Clemy Law is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, previously working at Ameriprise Financial Services for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at In2Deep Santa Monica and served with the Spanish Ministry of Education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kam Chak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at BMO, Bank of the West, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Kam is based in Redwood City, California. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Chin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at DCN Wealth Management, Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and operating his own practice. Outside of finance, he works as a professional golfer and coach. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology and a broad platform that includes insurance and credit services.

Frank Auyeung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following prior roles at Wells Fargo and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Auyeung is involved as a partner in a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured process.

William Michaelsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Qingyin You is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020, Qingyin worked at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities from 2013 to 2020. Outside of advising, Qingyin provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Long Lee Lam is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Puccinelli Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Cyrus Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Merrill since 2007, with a brief tenure at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in 2017. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Issa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. since 2008 and associated with MassMutual/Silicon Valley Financial Group since 2005. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Karra Canum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns KL Canum Consulting, an LLC focused on vintage automobile acquisition and appraisals, and has part ownership in PMT Technologies LLC, which develops precision motorsports timing software. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options—such as cash-flow, retirement, and special-needs planning—using proprietary research and tools, with clients determining how to implement tailored recommendations.

Wen Yueh Hu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hu is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.