Philip Horowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He is based in San Mateo, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Josephine White is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Rotary Club of Alameda, where she participates in community service activities including tree planting, food distribution, scholarship funding, and support for immigrants. 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, and various organizations.

Paige Skrabo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Paige worked at Free People for three years and attended San Diego State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kate Martinez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1998, she has developed expertise in financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, she spent eight years at Wells Fargo Investments where she served affluent clients in managing their financial assets. Kate's approach involves thoroughly understanding her clients' personal and financial needs to establish objectives and develop customized strategies addressing both short-term and long-term concerns. She conducts regular quarterly reviews and annual financial planning audits to ensure clients remain on track to meet their financial goals. She collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and insurance professionals to support an attainable path toward their objectives. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from San Francisco State University. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Kate volunteers at her children's school and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.

Zachary Lopes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to his career in financial advising, he spent ten years as a student. 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 offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Mei Cheung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and BMO Bank NA. She is currently associated with both LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ryan Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Celeste Gurule is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, she worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1987 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance-related activities and operates a legal entity offering fixed and indexed annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Claude Bishop is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he provides tax preparation and planning services, and occasionally advises selected clients on life insurance coverage. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party resources to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Tran is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements tax-aware strategies along with defensive tactics to manage risk.

Guy Ben Ari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alameda, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. He serves as a board member of the Peralta Colleges Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Rashell Miszanczuk is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. She is currently based in Castro Valley, CA. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ernest Guzman Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Donald Ledoux is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has served at Raymond James since 2023 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group, LLC, and Securian Financial Services. Ledoux is a board member and treasurer of the PulsePoint Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Xiao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Liu co-owns a family investment business and is involved in another investment-related venture based in California. 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Hana Cuartelon is an advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in banking and health services, having worked at Fremont Bank and in home health care prior to joining LPL Financial. She also serves as a notary at Fremont Bank. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Nicholas Charbonneau is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this position, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Nicholas gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025. This progression reflects his growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests that include baseball, beach activities, boating, fitness, golf, and skiing.

Jose Leyva is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 non-discretionary advisory services.

Yuhsin Tseng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2024, Tseng worked at Merrill and Bank of America for nine years. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mina Luke is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies by understanding her clients' unique circumstances, goals, and values. She works closely with clients to address a range of financial needs, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events, while also providing access to specialized banking, credit, home financing, and small business resources through Bank of America. Mina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She is proficient in English, Arabic, and French, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele. With a commitment to building one-on-one relationships, Mina emphasizes guiding clients through short-, mid-, and long-term financial goal development and management. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Mina engages in various personal interests such as chess, gymnastics, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.