Robert Vaughan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Apttus from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Clayton Vandenbossche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, E.K. Riley Investments, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved in insurance brokerage, selling indexed universal life, universal life, term, and long-term care insurance products. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mohammad Umar Shams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, HSBC, JP Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Minyu Chang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment guidance from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine both advisory and broker-dealer capabilities.

Tushar Zalpuri is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, utilizing the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, he has focused on working with high net worth individuals, households, business owners, and professionals throughout the Bay Area to develop and maintain personalized financial strategies. His client services include corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Tushar holds a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in communications from the University of California, Davis. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in Hindi, Spanish, and English, he also participates in professional organizations such as the Serra Alumni Board, UC Davis Men's Rugby, and Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc. Originally from San Mateo, California, Tushar now resides in San Francisco. While at UC Davis, he was a member of the rugby team that won the D1AA National Championship in 2015. In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, attending local sporting events, basketball, football, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Sameer Kalra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UC San Diego and UC Santa Cruz, as well as a four-year tenure at UPS. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Matsuno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at California Polytechnic State University and Nordstrom. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Derek Bystrom is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Pleasanton, CA. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Hui Xu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. Xu has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of Morgan Stanley, Xu coordinates educational activities with the Stanford Financial and Risk Modeling Institute. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Roodman is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He previously worked at California Bank & Trust/Zions Bank and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Reznim LLC, an e-commerce business operated with family members. 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 investment recommendations.

Steven Feng is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Luong is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Vanguard, and Bank of America. His background also includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Lifo.ai and SPI Energy, as well as academic experience at Santa Clara University and the University of California, Berkeley. 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.

Victoria Shen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, as well as at Barking Frog Innovations from 2017 to 2019. Based in Palo Alto, California, she currently serves clients through Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. 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 financial planning and estate strategies, employing structured planning tools and analyses to support client decision-making.

Claudia Angeja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including her current role starting in 2025. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Perlita Gudilano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of advising, she operates an online franchise business based in Manila, Philippines. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Sophia Pires is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Pires is based in Palo Alto, CA, and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools.

Stephanie Shum is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Burlingame, CA. Her prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC. She also operates EH Shum Financial Solutions as a related business activity. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Veronica Yapp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and American Express. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner and owner of JVA Supply LLC, a delivery service for non-durable goods serving small businesses in her community. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fremont Bank, Sorrento Pacific Financial LLC, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved as a Wealth Management Private Banker with Fremont Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Dustin Brunzlick is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at R.E. Edwards Associates Inc. and State Farm Insurance. Outside of finance, he is the captain of the San Francisco 49ers Touchdown Team, responsible for designing the routes for the team's flag runners during game introductions and celebrations. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.