Mathew Mcclain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Calvin Shiu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding the ChFC® designation with 23 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online coffee K-Cup sales business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader investment menu that features insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Denise Freedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Hsia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he holds a minority ownership in a manufacturing company, Union Tech Co, LLC. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Faizan Bilal Habib is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several banks in the Middle East. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Xiao Zhou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brandon James is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property managed by its residential HOA. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a structured approach to alternative investments.

James Marguet is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Lou Chien Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citigroup, Thrivent Investment Management, and United Air Lines. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Eric Castillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for six years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and quantitative modeling.

Rodolfo Ornelas Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated JPMorgan Chase entities since 2016. 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 in its recommendations.

Nirmal Rout is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property business in Oakland, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hailey Hagy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sand Hill Global Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Kenneth Lemas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a wrestling coach for the Dublin Unified School District since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Adrian Antonio is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has developed a professional approach centered on understanding clients' personal goals, creating tailored financial plans, and providing investment guidance to help clients feel confident in their financial strategies. Prior to his current role, Adrian worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2021 and served as Vice President - Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2007 to 2018. His experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and investment advisory. Adrian holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and planning.

Alan Coddington is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, JP Morgan Chase, and First Republic Bank. Merrill and its affiliate, Managed Account Advisors LLC, provide 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.

Ben Eshaghi is a Certified Financial Planner® with 45 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 36 years and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 8 years. He also operates a sole proprietorship offering health insurance services including Medicare supplement policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and brokerage services through an extensive network of advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms.

James Orr is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Menlo Park, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. UBS Financial Services 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 asset allocation models to tailor client solutions.

Brennan Kurtela is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group and LPL Financial, among other firms. He is based in Woodside, 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Pei Gu is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, Pei worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Outside of financial advising, Pei is involved in managing a rental property. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing a range of services including specialized event-driven planning programs.