Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Walsh is a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he is engaged in developing his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. As a trainee, Ryan is building his experience within the finance industry, focusing on gaining the skills necessary to support clients in managing their financial goals. His current position places him within the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team, where he is advancing his professional knowledge and capabilities.

Ariana Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Drivetime, chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, and Enterprise Rent A Car. Outside of his advisory work, he is a clerk at a convenience store. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of advising, Wong is involved in real estate investment through ownership and limited membership roles in several real estate entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market models in its financial planning process.

Troy Ryder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Investors Capital Corp., and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he owns an adventure training business and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on education and community support, as well as founding a company developing home waste treatment systems. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. Their multi-manager platform allows for flexible strategy implementation, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Weiheng Zhang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Altos, CA, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to this, he held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 to support client decision-making.

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and 2020, respectively. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he spent time at Stonerise Capital Partners and Sam's Chowder House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Citibank, Wells Fargo, and Guaranteed Rate prior to joining J.P. Morgan. His current role is based in Palo Alto, CA. 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 to support client decision-making.

Kosin Cheng is the Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on providing strategic wealth management guidance to families. Kosin serves as a strategist, educator, and thinking partner, collaborating closely with clients to define priorities and make informed decisions centered on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. Kosin has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President Executive Planning Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Customer Associate at CIBC. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional commitments, Kosin's interests include art, food, hiking, movies, pets, and traveling.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Daniel Sandoval is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Raymond James and its affiliated insurance group from 2015 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s advisory risk profile.

Charles Schembri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Half Moon Bay, CA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Twardowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Burlingame, California. He has worked at Fidelity since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Boris Spasojevic is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique needs. He focuses on helping individuals and families work toward their life goals through disciplined planning and investing. Prior to his current position, Boris served as a Financial Adviser at JPMorgan Chase from 2012 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional services in the financial sector.

Amit Chadha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and St. James's Place Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Buhl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2011 and has over 15 years of experience working with affluent individuals, families, and owners of closely-held businesses. Jennifer holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer’s expertise covers a range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She emphasizes a wealth management approach that serves as a flexible framework and road map to help clients achieve their financial goals through growth, wealth preservation, succession planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and retirement planning. Jennifer earned her high school diploma from George Washington, attended San Francisco State University without earning a degree, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Charter Oak State College. Her team at Merrill Lynch includes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals with expertise in estate planning strategies, retirement planning, insurance, tax efficiencies, and administration of 10b5-1 plans.

Andrew Gotianse is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Based in Redwood City, CA, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice, combining internal investment research and third-party data with a non-discretionary implementation approach.