Cynthia Valencia is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked five years at Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2021. 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 according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products and solutions.

Michelle Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property as a part-time landlord. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Louis Cano Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career at age 18 as a runner on the Pacific Coast Stock Options Trading Floor with Coast Options Inc. After graduating with a degree in Economics from San Francisco State University in 1994, Louis started his wealth management career at PaineWebber, Inc., where he consistently achieved club level advisor status. He transitioned his practice to Merrill Lynch in 2008 and has managed discretionary portfolios since 2014. Louis holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Louis values community involvement and participates in volunteer activities. His personal interests include music, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

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.

Tyler Hogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital, Cetera Wealth Services, and Rivercrest Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Elena Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include comprehensive planning and access to institutional resources.

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 at LPL Financial in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked with the Mariner Independent Advisor Network and has experience with Stanford Federal Credit Union and Stanford University. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party asset managers.

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 six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, World Financial Group, and Brien Shamp Nutritional Coaching/Fitness. Outside of finance, Larsen works as a fitness instructor for the Peninsula Jewish Community Center in Foster City. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gin Yuan Lai is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Citibank, Charles Schwab, and Hua Nan Commercial Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kyle Morgenroth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgenroth serves on the board and finance committee of the Carey School Corporation in San Mateo, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial advice.

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.

Ellen Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Stephanie Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2018. She focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that address clients' individual goals and changing market conditions, offering access to investment insights and banking solutions through Merrill and Bank of America. Stephanie works closely with clients to develop strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. A Bay Area native born and raised in San Mateo, Stephanie graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor's Degree, earning President's and Magna Cum Laude awards in Finance, Economics, and Real Estate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes intentionality and purpose in portfolio recommendations, prioritizing her clients' best interests. Outside of her professional role, Stephanie engages with her community through volunteering and dedicates time to personal interests including adventure sports, camping, hiking, pottery, skiing, traveling, and yoga. She values spending time with family, friends, and clients.