Jonathan Usich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 uses structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Travis Engler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Pet Food Express and Go Runner LLC, and spent five years at San Francisco State University. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Alena Meeker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Foust/Meeker Team in 2007 and brings 18 years of financial services experience to her role. Alena focuses on building trusting and beneficial relationships with individuals and families, providing a holistic approach to wealth management and advice. Her areas of expertise include client relationship management, investment analysis, and the development of customized asset allocations and financial strategies tailored to each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she worked as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and as a registered sales assistant at Robertson Stephens. Alena holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Economies from the University of California Berkeley and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. She is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and a council member of the San Francisco Innovators Network. Alena is fluent in French, Spanish, and English.

Stacy Hering Astor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 prior to joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a corporation that sells individual and group medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and serves as a trustee managing funds to pay bills for trust beneficiaries. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Ethan Burak is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food and beverage industry, including roles as a server and bartender at The Cantina. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Barrett Jackson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at firms including Raymond James and Associates, Avantax Wealth Management, and Texas Capital Bank. Outside of financial services, he works as a tutor and academic coach for Varsity Tutors. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Arch Hoffman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman serves on the board of directors for the Red Cross and teaches basic financial planning to high school students through Columbia University’s summer program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment programs.

Aneil Rai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services as well as in contract roles with Salesforce and Checkr. His background also includes positions at Eden Housing and Whole Foods Market. 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 and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to develop tailored client plans.

Julie Flieder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael James is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bay Area News Group, Whole Foods Market, Saint Mary's College of California, and Amazon. 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 a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Jason Thai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has been employed since 1990. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach 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.

Amanda Carney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. 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 follows an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Curtis Floyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. 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 strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Friel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in San Francisco. He has been serving clients since 1985, providing expertise in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel and his team focus on customized wealth planning and investment portfolio management tailored to successful individuals, families, and business owners, emphasizing accessibility and proactive communication. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Princeton University and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he resides in Orinda with his wife, Kathe, and their two children. He has actively contributed to his community by serving on the board of directors for the Arthritis Foundation of Northern California and the Orinda Youth Association, as well as coaching youth sports for over ten years. His personal interests include biking, chess, hiking, pickleball, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Denicke is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at 280 Securities LLC and BOK Financial Securities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customizable advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adalberto Fuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and 2016, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Fuentes serves as an advisory board member for St. Anne of the Sunset Church, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katia Kandah is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she held roles at Target and was involved in education at San Jose State University and Prospect High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Allen Lu is a financial advisor with Cetera based in San Francisco, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at East West Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Ac Morgan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in global strategies across both private and public markets within Merrill’s Venture Services team. He has extensive experience in equities, having worked across syndicate, trading, sales trading, and program trading throughout his career. Prior to his current role, Ac led the US Equity Block distribution efforts, developed secondary trading for Private Markets, and managed US Sales Trading within Merrill's Institutional Equities division. Before joining Bank of America in 2015, he served as a managing director at UBS, where he ran the US Equity Sales Trading business for four years and managed the US Equity Syndicate division for two years. Ac's association with Merrill dates back to 1989, starting as a Director on the trading desk and advancing to Senior Trader of the Technology sector by 2002. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and Business from Pepperdine University. Outside of his professional career, Ac Morgan has completed two Ironman triathlons, including the World Championship Ironman. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Mandi Sue, and their two daughters.

Tristan Kao is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Global Key Advisors, and McKenzie Adams. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.