Pankit Patel serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he assists clients in utilizing Fidelity's suite of resources to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their individual and family economic situations. His approach is centered on clients' needs and financial goals. Patel has over a decade of experience working with High Net Worth clients in retirement, income, and wealth planning. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2012, and an Investment Consultant and Registered Representative at UBS from 2007 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jose Campos is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and H.D. Vest Advisory Services, among other firms. Campos is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures, serving as CEO of Innovative Investment Partners, LLC, and president of Rydge Wealth Management, as well as a partner in Rydge Tax Services, focusing on tax preparation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized capabilities in municipal and public finance as well as innovative retirement plan advisory services.

Tong Ba Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Scharf Investments, FundX Investment Group, and Lateef Investment Management. He is based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analysis to support its financial planning services.

Stephen Brainerd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held roles at John Hall, various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advisory work, he has a Power of Attorney role related to investment activities in Vega, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Donald Fung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support customized client plans.

Christina Yuni is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Reef Hunters LLC, a company involved in real estate and technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, with a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Ali Yousuf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at Merrill and Proscribe and attended Baylor University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Louis Larson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Larson is also involved in managing real estate investments as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to guide client financial plans.

Richa Rastogi is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She leads a team of associates who collaborate with clients to develop customized financial plans and assist in implementing strategies. Her role involves coaching and guiding her team to achieve their potential and success. Richa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and Vice President Financial Consultant CFP® before assuming her current leadership role. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in 2015 and as an Associate at JM Financial Services from 2011 to 2014. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Richa enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, and music.

Jeffrey Gong is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 due diligence on alternative investments.

Hadis Farazmand is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Technology Credit Union and San Francisco Federal Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, including an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jairo Rodriguez Aleman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with individuals, business owners, and families to clarify their financial priorities and develop aligned long-term strategies. He focuses on providing a structured planning process that brings clarity, organization, and confidence throughout the stages of his clients' financial lives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jairo works with clients on areas including college education planning, retirement income, employee benefits, equity compensation services, tax minimization, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Jairo is involved in his community as a volunteer coach in high school wrestling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dyana Mathis is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in San Mateo, CA, where she has worked since 2014. She has nine years of industry experience. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios.

Elif Bower is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. She leverages over 20 years of experience across multiple industries to offer a comprehensive, client-focused approach. Her practice combines the investment capabilities of Merrill Lynch with the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Elif holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Decision Sciences (Business Analytics) and Management from Old Dominion University. She has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Turkish, with conversational Arabic, she is able to effectively communicate across diverse client bases. Committed to community involvement, Elif participates with organizations such as ETACUSA (Empowering the Turkish American Community), Preventing Child Abuse, and The Salvation Army. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys painting, cooking Mediterranean cuisine, dancing, drawing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, music, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Nathan Jia is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He focuses on ensuring clients' capital is actively working towards their financial success, emphasizing regular in-person meetings to refine and adjust financial plans aligned with clients' goals. Nathan's professional experience includes roles as Vice President at Sunstone Management Inc from 2023 to 2024, Managing Director at Sunstone Trust Company from 2021 to 2023, and Investment Manager at American Lending Center Holdings Inc from 2017 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys activities such as badminton, fitness, hiking, movies, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Carson Schmick is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Republic Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Mansfield is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at the College of Financial Planning and First Republic Securities Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dergalis Associates, LLC, focusing on the sales of group and individual ancillary products. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Dukens Holmes Tallandier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, they were involved with Bay Area Home Cleaning, a residential and commercial cleaning service they owned and managed. Dukens also served in the US Army Reserves from 2013 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Carolyn Chan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, where she has worked since 2018, including previous roles at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Borami Yoon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.