Pavan Ravilisetty is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including TIAA, J.P. Morgan Securities, Citibank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Xiaoyan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lonergan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Hazy Hen Endeavors LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across strategic and tactical allocations.

Sharon Chung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with the Judicial Council of California and various consulting and civic organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sergio Santilli is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments, where he obtained his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as a California Insurance License. Sergio holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sergio's expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. As a member of the Santilli/Buhl Group at Merrill, he emphasizes goals-based financial planning tailored to clients' unique risk tolerances and life objectives. He aims to provide clear and transparent advice to help clients navigate the complexities of investing and build long-lasting relationships through education and ongoing market insights. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory. A Bay Area native, Sergio is fluent in Italian and English. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, camping, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Brian Houle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools, utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from the Global Investment Committee.

Kathy Tabrizi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nathan Walsh is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial planning and investment advisory services as part of his role. Additional details about his experience, expertise, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. 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 affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.

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.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill, Bank of America, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. He is based in Los Altos, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG considerations within its recommended strategies.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

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.