Jillan Hong is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She helps clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Jillan provides resources ranging from general investing and retirement planning to saving for unexpected expenses, and offers access to Bank of America specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. She holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jillan earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Francisco. Jillan's approach involves understanding what matters to each client and their family in order to create tailored strategies to meet their financial objectives. She provides ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve.

Paul Lassalle is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 18 years of industry experience, including multiple tenures at Fidelity as well as positions at Pensionmark Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Global Retirement Partners. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and consulting, with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Stephen Luk is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor and owner responsible for maintenance at Foster Square 55+ Housing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Domarina Awdow is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she serves as a primary point of contact for affluent investors, working alongside teammates and specialists to provide efficient and individualized wealth information to clients. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Private Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager since 2021, Private Wealth Management Planning Consultant from 2018 to 2021, and Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2018. Domarina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in food, tennis, and yoga.

Sarah Freitas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL, BMO Bank, Citibank/Citigroup, and Tech Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized due diligence process and offers a program with broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Crystal Norris is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also the owner of Crystal Clear Wealth Management, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a multi-manager platform, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Yubi Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. Li holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Li’s background includes roles at both investment management and clearing firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Judy Keng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves a broad client base with advisory programs for individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Charles Mok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2009. He has been a financial advisor since 1980, bringing decades of experience in total wealth management to his clients. Charles focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement and investment planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. His investment approach employs a top-down methodology, beginning with an analysis of the fundamentals of each country's economy to inform sector and individual investment selections. Charles has extensive experience in stock, bond, and mutual fund research and incorporates alternative investments selectively to enhance portfolio construction. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma/GED from the University of Texas System. Outside of his professional work, Charles participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, photography, and traveling.

Scott Symank is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience beginning in 2025 with Clearwater Analytics and joined Morgan Stanley in 2026. His background includes four years at Clemson University and prior roles in education. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Lu Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023, he worked at China Merchants Bank from 2014 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Thomas Ransohoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes time monthly to Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, assisting with workforce reintegration and skill development for community members. Merrill, along 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 plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with various portfolio implementation options tailored to client needs.

Khoa Luong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role starting in 2017, he worked at Enterprise Holdings from 2013 to 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Simpson is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with several health insurance providers, including Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, and United Healthcare. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach that integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Scott Rash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Rash serves as a non-public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Scott Edington is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he and his team specialize in providing wealth management strategies tailored to corporate executives, business owners, and retirees. They focus on key areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Edington works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at preserving and growing wealth, mitigating taxes, supporting loved ones, and facilitating charitable giving. His approach is founded on the principle that clients' goals are the central focus of their financial strategies. He emphasizes empowering clients to make better decisions through flexible strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Butte College without earning a degree, and he completed high school at Granada High School. Edington is also engaged in his community, following Merrill's tradition of participation by volunteering with local organizations.

Ahmed Khatib is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with entrepreneurs, wealth creators, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth clients to help them grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth more effectively. Ahmed focuses on understanding his clients’ unique financial goals and developing clear strategies that address the complexities associated with substantial wealth. Ahmed has extensive experience in investing and wealth management, having worked since 2000. Prior to joining Merrill, he was a Senior Investment Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management. His expertise spans areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. He holds an M.B.A. from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. His education also includes a year of study at the University of Reading in England. Ahmed is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of LifeMoves, a Bay Area nonprofit supporting homeless families and individuals. Ahmed is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and resides in San Mateo with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, tennis, basketball, and playing guitar.

Jiaying Ma is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at iBest Learning Center for six years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset investment approaches.

Khiet Huynh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and comprehensive asset management. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers diverse investment products and services.

Kanak Agarwal is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Kanak has been with Fidelity since 2021, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kanak worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021, and as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2017 to 2018. Earlier, Kanak gained experience as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Kanak holds a California Insurance License. As a financial consultant, Kanak focuses on working closely with clients to understand their goals, concerns, and preferences in order to develop customized financial plans. Kanak emphasizes providing education, guidance, and maintaining ongoing personalized relationships with clients. Outside of work, Kanak enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.