Timothy Makovkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and Voya Financial Advisors. He also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures.

Feroz Subedar is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Ummah Investments LLC, Optima Investment Management LLC, and Scottrade/TD Ameritrade Services. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a focus on multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Manuel Ojeda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a disciplined investment approach, offering comprehensive solutions including estate planning and institutional advisory services.

Mary Plowden is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides institutional consulting services. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program uses a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies.

Sheela Sukhdeo is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), she focuses on wealth planning and maintaining a high level of integrity, compassion, and competence for her clients. Her experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, where she stays current with relevant knowledge and strategies to support her clients' financial futures. She holds a California Insurance License, further supporting her expertise in the field. Outside of her professional work, Sheela has personal interests in art, family activities, fitness, food, social events with friends, and tennis.

Alexander Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Curtis serves on the advisory board of Wishlife, a family communication platform based in South San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Katelyn Pan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Andersen Tax and 23andMe, as well as work at U.C. Berkeley and Homestead High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stella Miretsky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lan Xiao is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Lan worked at General Mortgage Capital Corporation and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, Lan is involved with General Mortgage Capital Corporation and operates a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform that combines advisory services with non-advisory financial products.

Jacob Kamine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with Kamine Farms for several years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range 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 investment committee models.

Matthew Ives is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the advisory board for the Conference on Charitable Giving and is a board member of the North Fork Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Fan Qi is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, she was involved with The Baubox LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and manages a rental property business with her husband through several related LLCs. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Amy Chan is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Wealth Management Advisors to develop and implement personalized wealth plans for families and future generations. She focuses on building and maintaining multigenerational relationships and providing client services that help clients navigate Fidelity's resources to establish solid financial plans. Amy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, advancing through roles that include Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, and currently Wealth Management Planning Consultant. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client advisory services.

Troy Channing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Troy focuses on building strategies tailored to meet clients' specific needs, emphasizing financial planning education and guidance for families. His approach centers on partnering with clients to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Troy has interests in baseball, biking, cars, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Joanna Ho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and JPMorgan Chase affiliates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisory process.

Ross Gusky is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop and implement financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique goals, concerns, and risk profiles. He focuses on creating and adjusting plans to align with changing market conditions and life circumstances. Ross has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative and Financial Services Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Professional at New York Life Insurance. He holds a California Insurance License.

J Mckelvy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Jack Damelio is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of the GD Group. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and their families with wealth management, including areas such as pre-liquidity event planning, diversification strategies, corporate cash management, executive compensation optimization, and tax-sensitive investing. Jack serves as a Portfolio Advisor in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, recommending investment strategies to help clients pursue their objectives. Jack began his career in wealth management at Morgan Stanley in 2022 as a Financial Advisor before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management two years later. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pomona College, where he also played infield on the varsity baseball team. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A resident of San Francisco, Jack is a native of the Bay Area and has interests in football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He regularly volunteers with community organizations in the city.

Kim Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, California, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sagar Singh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as experience outside finance at Vinum Bar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in a modern portfolio theory approach and acting as an ERISA fiduciary.