Evan Crawford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized financial planning and investment strategies.

Rey Deborja Jr. is a financial advisor based in San Jose, CA, affiliated with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and with 22 years of experience in the industry. His career history includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a tax preparation business, PDC Taxes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides specialized, written retirement-income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Pashmeena Vyas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting young professionals, business owners, and retirees in the Bay Area. She focuses on developing comprehensive wealth plans that address clients' unique needs and goals, emphasizing long-term financial security, wealth accumulation, retirement preparedness, and income generation. Pashmeena offers expertise in education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Pashmeena earned a Master's Degree from Mumbai University and a Bachelor's Degree from Sreemati Nathibai Damodat Thackersey Women's University. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a non-accredited certificate program from the University of California Berkeley Extension. She is affiliated with the CFP® Board of Standards Inc. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Pashmeena enjoys music, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Daniel Peterson II is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held roles at San Jose State University and Palma Highschool. He serves as a board member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity Alumni Association in San Jose, participating in event planning and communication with members and alumni. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kristy Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on building relationships with clients and their families to maintain accurate and current financial plans. Since joining Fidelity in 2019, she has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2020. Kristy's professional experience encompasses financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristy enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, spending time at the lake, listening to music, and practicing Pilates.

William Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo firms since 2009 and serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven approach and modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

My Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005 across its related entities. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with multiple health plans. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jinyuan Ren is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Los Altos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity since 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Bain & Company, KPMG, and several financial firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction.

Michael Kavanaugh is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021, following a long career at Voya Financial Advisors and Preretirement Marketing Insurance Service. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies.

Samuel Dickinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and CWM Inc. His current role is based in Saratoga, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

John Callan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Callan serves as co-trustee for a family revocable living trust. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Naim Kawadri is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to assist them in making sound financial decisions and building comprehensive financial plans. He focuses on helping clients work towards financial success by periodically reviewing their investment strategies and goals. Prior to his current position, Naim served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022. His professional experience encompasses advising clients on financial strategies and solutions over several years. Naim holds a California Insurance License.

Matthew Atkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with the J.P. Morgan organization since 2015, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lawrence Larson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2003, including concurrent roles at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brent Kuhne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and UBS Financial Services. His background also includes roles with the City of Milpitas, Levi's Stadium, and San Francisco State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and investment models in its advisory approach.

Violet Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in financial advising since 2000. She specializes in a wide range of client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Her approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies that align with each client's goals and values. Violet and her team utilize a disciplined process that includes establishing objectives, developing strategies, recommending personalized plans, and updating them in response to clients' life changes. She is involved in managing investments, cash flow, liabilities, asset allocation, tax exposure, insurance coordination, retirement assets, and trust and estate planning services. Violet holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Jose State University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Violet participates in her local community through involvement with the De Anza Cupertino Aquatics Team and the Los Gatos Saratoga Unified School District. She resides in the Bay Area with her family and enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, hiking, and other activities.

Kingston Thai Ngo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Bank, Bank of America, and Ghirardeli Chocolate Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Boris Melamud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Mary Jin is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. Throughout her career, Mary has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Edelman Financial Engines, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade Financial. Mary's expertise spans working with individuals, families, and business owners to address their unique financial needs and assist them in achieving their financial goals. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of her professional work, Mary enjoys family activities and running.

David Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Financial Group, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and several technology and security companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven research methods.