Lesley Lemessurier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Gary Chiang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Chiang serves on the investment committee of The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Maria Bravo Murillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and E*TRADE Capital Management. She serves as a board member and fundraising committee member for the Jose Valdes Math Foundation, a charitable organization based in San Jose. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with services spanning retail and institutional investment offerings.

Chun Yeung Tsang is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tsang held roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, Tsang previously worked with Automata Arts and Angeles Academy of Music. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and delegation to sub-advisers, as well as its advisory roles with registered investment companies and delivery of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Tingting Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and HSBC Securities. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

Rachel Lu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Inc. and Lucrative Ventures. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner involved in bookkeeping for Mckendree Assets LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, the company she is associated with, offers a range of investment management and advisory services for retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Abhishek Gupta is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at FutureAdvisor, Inc. and held roles at Codecademy and App Academy. 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 employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Casey Winningham is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services for a combined 34 years. He is also the owner of Winningham Wealth Management LLC, which operates as a DBA for his Cetera business and tax reporting purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Richard Scarpitti is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, Inc., and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is currently based in Pleasanton, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational structure.

Alan Torrey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2008. Torrey operates an S-Corp for managing his franchise expenses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Haiwen Ye is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Ye’s career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Citigroup. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Clarke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Clarke also serves as a trustee in an investment-related trust based in San Carlos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Hyong Lark Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Woori America Bank, and Hanin Federal Credit Union. Kim has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Patt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial guidance and investment management services to his clients. Details about his specific areas of expertise, professional experience, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Thomas Hunt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, California, where he has worked since 2007. He has 19 years of industry experience. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Guirnalda is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time as a store associate and stocker at CVS Health. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Zimmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Jesse holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee for the Burlingame Community Education Foundation, a charity supporting local schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Hsiao Yun Yang is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA, and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Yang worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, Yang is a sole proprietor involved in property management of real estate in Seattle and San Jose. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment programs.

Ricky Luong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020, following four years at Grand Communications. Luong is based in Castro Valley, CA. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Butler is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management in San Francisco. He is the founder of the Butler Group and specializes in providing wealth management advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private equity principals, and entrepreneurs. William focuses on helping clients deploy, grow, and transfer their wealth by addressing complex financial situations and offering customized solutions. William Butler has worked in wealth management since 2005, with previous roles including Private Banker and Managing Director at Citi Private Bank, as well as experience in Mellon’s Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to his wealth management career, he served over nine years as a Naval Officer and pilot, including operational duties at the Pentagon and multiple deployments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from George Washington University. William is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designated through Merrill.