Zachary Lopes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to his career in financial advising, he spent ten years as a student. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Ana Le is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Barbara Erickson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Erickson serves on the investment committee of the Grace Lutheran Church endowment in Palo Alto, reviewing investment results and grant requests. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Samuel Lacy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Donnie Ayers LLC and prior stints with Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Andrew Andrikopoulos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Andrikopoulos Chiochios Accountants LLP, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mei Cheung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and BMO Bank NA. She is currently associated with both LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ryan Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Elizabeth Meyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in spiritual development education as a teacher and author, operating several related ventures focused on energy healing and product creation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support client goals.

Celeste Gurule is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, she worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1987 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance-related activities and operates a legal entity offering fixed and indexed annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Dante Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background includes involvement with organizations supporting mental health and autism, such as Momentum for Mental Health and Autism Living Leisure Education and Nurturing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Claude Bishop is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he provides tax preparation and planning services, and occasionally advises selected clients on life insurance coverage. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party resources to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Mark Beach is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a for-profit investment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage services.

Dino Marraccini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, and earlier positions in retail and education sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jonathan Tran is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies along with defensive tactics to manage risk.

Rashell Miszanczuk is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. She is currently based in Castro Valley, CA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ernest Guzman Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. 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 methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Donald Ledoux is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has served at Raymond James since 2023 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group, LLC, and Securian Financial Services. Ledoux is a board member and treasurer of the PulsePoint Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Michael Malouf is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fit Local Fit, and Cheese Boutique. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Joshua Inahara is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, California, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avanti Sports and as a staff member at the University of Washington and The American School in Japan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and access to a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Xiao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Liu co-owns a family investment business and is involved in another investment-related venture based in California. 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 investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.