Michelle Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2025, and HSBC Bank USA from 2016 to 2019. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement development, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jason Uchi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capella Partners INC., Scharf Investments LLC, JP Morgan, and NAI Northern California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Marina Perry is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, where she has been affiliated with both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its planning process.

Reiko Evangelista is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 process is IPS-driven and uses modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Deanna Quintanilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an art business and co-owns a custom glass installation business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Brian Immethun is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was associated with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers strategic asset allocation with options tailored for tax-sensitive investors.

Celeste Basuino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, as well as eight years each at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm employs structured planning tools and provides access to various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Danial Khan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Palo Alto, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network and Stanford Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Marianna Frederick Pauls is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and various other entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Charlotte Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Magdalena Villalvazo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven approaches emphasizing diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Karmyn Larsen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Larsen also works as a fitness instructor at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Olivia Peng is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she was a partner at Flamingo Staging LLC, a home staging business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of fund advisory services and model portfolios while maintaining oversight controls and addressing conflicts of interest.

Stephanie Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2018, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Stephanie works closely with clients to create portfolios that reflect their individual needs and priorities, providing access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. Born and raised in San Mateo, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University, graduating with President’s and Magna Cum Laude awards in Finance, Economics, and Real Estate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Stephanie’s approach emphasizes purpose-driven portfolio construction and a commitment to acting in her clients’ best interests. Outside of her professional role, Stephanie participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill's tradition of local engagement. Her personal interests include adventure sports, camping, hiking, pottery, skiing, traveling, and yoga.

Roland Bergman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has business activities that include investment advisory and insurance/benefits services through Gateway Financial Advisors, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services via a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Christopher Hoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Hoe serves as CFO and Treasurer for the Friends of Nigeria Basketball Foundation, a charitable organization based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vincent Andrighetto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2019. Prior to joining UBS, he held roles at Apple Inc. and was involved with various small businesses including wineries and bakeries. 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources.

Akgaukhar Nuskabayeva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Thrivent Financial, and VTB Capital. Outside of finance, she is an owner and partner of a home kitchen bakery called Bread For Joy LLP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support diversified portfolio strategies.

John Parsons is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He has held roles at Cetera and founded Parsons Financial Advisors, Inc., where he has been active since 1994. In addition to financial advising, he operates Parsons Accounting & Tax Services, providing tax and accounting work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios, research, and advanced portfolio management options.

Aayush Kumar is a Financial Consultant who collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized plans to help achieve them. He emphasizes building ongoing relationships with clients and their families to implement sound financial strategies aligned with their expectations. He has professional experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Planner at Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2019 to 2024. Aayush holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Aayush has personal interests in comedy, cooking and baking, movies, music, and running.