Nathaniel Weir is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Nugget Markets Inc., Burger Patch, and Peet's Coffee, as well as extensive experience in full-time education. 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 separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Maclan Yavuz is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients, a Wealth Management Advisor, and a team of specialists to develop personalized financial plans tailored to clients' needs. He focuses on building meaningful, lasting relationships to support clients and their families. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, starting as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023, then as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 before assuming his current position. Throughout his tenure, he has been engaged in comprehensive wealth management and client support. Outside of his professional work, Maclan enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, music, spending time with pets, reading, and practicing yoga.

Ryan Purpur is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Area Wide and was involved with Stanford Summer Camps and the Stanford Campus Recreational Association during his full-time education. 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Dalten Smith is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021 and previously held positions in logistics and education. His past roles include work at GEODIS Logistics, Lakeridge Golf Course, and Full Time Education. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Kathleen Carrion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and spent over a decade with the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and asset management. The firm employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools as part of its planning services.

Willard Wellings is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a long career including prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors. He is also a partner at Wellings & Co., a firm he has been associated with since 1990. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and retirement services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Daniel Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Andrew Tang is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity, where he worked for a combined total of 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, Tang serves as an assistant girls junior varsity basketball coach for the Santa Clara Unified School District. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its wealth advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Mailyn Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nelson held various roles including positions in Enterprise Mobility and university instruction. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Hank Peng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, GENRICH Family Office, and academic institutions such as the University of California, Irvine, and the College of San Mateo. 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 research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Taylor Frias is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Frias worked at California Mattress. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jared Sanchez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he consults part-time for Rivel Athletics, an athletic clothing company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on non-institutional portfolios.

Daniel Schwartz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012 and 2014, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure that supports centralized supervision, custody, and order routing.

Colleen Erickson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she provides advisory services through one of the largest firms in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of 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 solutions.

John Ubaldi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Digital Media Solutions and Nordstrom. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Evan Crawford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized financial planning and investment strategies.

Rey Deborja Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a tax preparation business, PDC Taxes. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction and supports multiple platforms and third-party services.

Pashmeena Vyas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting young professionals, business owners, and retirees in the Bay Area. She focuses on developing comprehensive wealth plans that address clients' unique needs and goals, emphasizing long-term financial security, wealth accumulation, retirement preparedness, and income generation. Pashmeena offers expertise in education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Pashmeena earned a Master's Degree from Mumbai University and a Bachelor's Degree from Sreemati Nathibai Damodat Thackersey Women's University. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a non-accredited certificate program from the University of California Berkeley Extension. She is affiliated with the CFP® Board of Standards Inc. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Pashmeena enjoys music, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Daniel Peterson II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in educational roles at San Jose State University and Palma Highschool. He serves as a board member for the Sigma Nu Fraternity Alumni Association, where he participates in organizing alumni and student events. 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 institutional investors.

Kristy Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on building relationships with clients and their families to maintain accurate and current financial plans. Since joining Fidelity in 2019, she has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2020. Kristy's professional experience encompasses financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristy enjoys activities such as camping, attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, spending time at the lake, listening to music, and practicing Pilates.