Grant James is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2018, following a brief tenure at Randstad USA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

Andrew Fotu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Bank of America Consumer and Business Banking, bringing a client-focused approach grounded in integrity and availability. Andrew emphasizes a personalized, planning-based strategy to help clients pursue their financial goals while considering their life priorities and aspirations. Andrew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He analyzes clients' wealth structures to identify weaknesses and develops customized investment strategies using both internal and external research as well as Merrill's open investment platform. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and estate attorneys to implement tax minimization and estate planning strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Waikato and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys basketball, hiking, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Rick Haro is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2008. 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. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dana Mumford is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2009. Based in San Jose, CA, she holds a Series 66 license and has spent the majority of her career with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

Paul Clark is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Clark holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Gilroy, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Melissa Whitney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner and investor in Longfellow Wines LLC, a winery based in Oakland, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Diego Contreras is Vice President and Financial Consultant. He partners with families and individuals to assist them in navigating wealth planning decisions, emphasizing attention to detail, integrity, and dedication. Diego's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2025, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and multi-asset investment guidance supported by dedicated research and alternative investment programs.

Ethan Santikul is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Neuberger Berman and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

David Zhou is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has prior experience as a Vice President Market Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. His background in financial services includes advisory and management roles, which he utilizes to support his clients effectively. David holds a California Insurance License. He is interested in investing and financial planning and aims to share this knowledge with his clients to assist them. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and traveling.

Stephon Briganti Ortiz is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as durable power of attorney for his mother, managing her legal, medical, and financial decisions as needed. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers, offering a range of portfolio management options that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Peter Glaser is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for his 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’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Hongmin Lu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Elizabeth Dong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, California. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a real estate business, DJH Realty LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Melissa Drago is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Alina Lloyd is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides tailored advice, proactive outreach, and forward-thinking strategies to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, and their family members. Throughout her career, Alina has focused on the distinctive needs and priorities of this dynamic clientele, helping them anticipate and navigate critical decision points in their financial lives and legacies. She has particular expertise in pre- and post-liquidity event planning, cash flow analysis, trust and estate planning services, and facilitating access to customized lending through Bank of America. Alina has worked in private banking and wealth management since 2003. Prior to joining Merrill, she held similar roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with Honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alina serves as Chair of the Board at StarVista, a Bay Area nonprofit providing community outreach and social services to children, young adults, and families, and she participates on its Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a co-founder of Women in Technology & Finance, a networking organization supporting Silicon Valley women in venture capital, finance, and technology. Alina resides in San Carlos with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, reading, tennis, watching movies, and yoga.

C Warthen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Jose, CA. In this role, C Warthen advises clients on managing their wealth to help them grow, retain, and transfer assets to the next generation. The services provided include retirement and education planning, banking, investments, lending, and wealth transfer strategies, utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America N.A. C Warthen began their career in financial services in 1993 and serves clients who are successful in their fields, assisting them with a comprehensive approach that addresses individual financial goals. Their areas of client focus include education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Educationally, C Warthen holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University. They have earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). C Warthen's personal philosophy centers on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term financial goals.

Kuanyee Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions in music education and youth orchestras. 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 services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Jose Navarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Navarro's spouse owns and operates a business that manufactures and sells candles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support its investment strategies.