Lindsay Hutter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and spent eight years at Cloudmed, an R1 Company. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Swati Seth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as First Republic Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Fremont, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Theresa Sondgroth is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2015 and has been affiliated with Rubin Family since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Petit is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. His background includes various roles outside of finance, including work in logistics and hospitality. 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 that include tailored financial planning and access to institutional research and investment resources.

Christopher Bracamonte is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BriteLab and San Jose State University, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Bracamonte Home Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Steven Do is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at E*TRADE in various capacities from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive investor in a poke restaurant in Santa Cruz, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and extensive asset management capabilities.

Angel Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following a prior role at Citigroup from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Innovative Global Alliance, a for-profit business in Danville, California. Merrill, together 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.

Hillary Lindberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent seller on eBay. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Tyler Siegert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and The Bartlett Group Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of ADC Group. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and collaborates with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Stefan Jelev is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He has progressed through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, reflecting a continuous commitment to financial advisory services. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Stefan gained experience as a Financial Advisor Intern at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2020. Stefan holds a California Insurance License, supporting his role in providing comprehensive financial planning and consulting. He approaches financial planning as a personalized, collaborative process rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term strategy, aiming to help clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional life, Stefan has interests in cars, fitness, golf, hiking, photography, and skiing.

Richard Catipon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and 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 financial planning process using firm-approved tools and quantitative models.

Daniel Leder is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Prior to this, he was employed at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities, LLC from 2018 to 2024, and at Cowlick, Inc. from 2013 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Meng Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Zhang worked at HSBC Bank USA and has been involved in entrepreneurial activities including roles at Luckybird Fashion and 6 kiss travel. Zhang also spent five years at De Anza College. 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 guide investment decisions.

Megan Forestieri is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and several capacities within Fidelity beginning in 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is notable for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in investment processes.

Martin Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding a client and their family's financial situation and priorities. He helps clients create customized wealth management strategies that are adaptable to changing needs and market conditions. Martin brings extensive expertise in financial management, risk management, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment strategy. He utilizes a range of financial instruments including private portfolio management, mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, annuities, and alternative investments. His client focus areas include education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates with clients' legal and tax advisors to develop comprehensive estate plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Martin has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the Asian Leadership Network and participates in community activities such as the CSPA @Venture Group. Martin lives in San Jose with his wife Anita and their two sons, Calin and Tyler.

JJ Fajardo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has focused on assisting clients in building financial plans and investment strategies aimed at achieving their life goals. JJ holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, Fullerton, where he graduated magna cum laude. He also completed the university's Financial Planning Certificate program. Prior to his current role, he served as a Financial Advisor Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2022 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Eric Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, CITIGROUP, and JP Morgan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Ying Fang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Wm Financial Services. Fang holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting 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.

Cynthia Wemyss is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, where she has worked since 1999. She has 27 years of industry experience. Outside of Edward Jones, she is a partner in a consulting business called C A Resources. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Chanelle Murphy is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, based in the Mountain View location. In her role, she works with a diverse range of clients in Silicon Valley, focusing on helping them improve their financial situations. She specializes in assisting clients with retirement and investment planning, guiding them through these complex areas. Chanelle holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing golf and tennis.