Michael Malouf is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fit Local Fit, and Cheese Boutique. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Joshua Inahara is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, California, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avanti Sports and as a staff member at the University of Washington and The American School in Japan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and access to a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Andrew Carlisle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at FactSet Research Systems and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that integrate industry-standard modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations.

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.

Jerson Dominguez Vasquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Costco Wholesale, and various educational institutions. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Travis Benjamin is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a manager of Triumphant Estates, LLC, a rental property business in Brooklyn, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Yuying Lei is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Cathay Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Yip is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Yip's career has been focused within Morgan Stanley's wealth management and private banking services. 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 access to institutional resources, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jose Leyva is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has a longstanding affiliation with JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2008. Leyva also has experience with Fresh Valley Ag Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivered alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Philip Hoang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies designed around their Global Investment Committee’s return estimates.

Fiona Woo is a Financial Consultant currently at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2019 in various roles, including Financial Consultant, Financial Consultant I, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge and as a Personal Banker at Citibank. Her professional experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial planning services. Fiona partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and values, offering thoughtful, ongoing guidance through different life stages. Outside of her professional work, Fiona's personal interests include music and traveling.

Todd Bergstrom is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cupertino, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of TMB, LLC, an LLC registered in California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marc Rogers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a screenwriter involved in script writing and attempts to sell scripts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gino Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 8 years of experience in the securities industry, including his previous role as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan. In that capacity, he specialized in assisting affluent bank clients by offering tailored solutions for complex personal and business financial needs through Wealth Management Platforms. Gino focuses on providing personalized advice grounded in financial analysis, aiming to help clients meet their short- and long-term goals. His expertise covers areas such as employee benefits planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Gino holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Santo Tomas and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional commitments, Gino resides in San Francisco with his wife Alma and their two children. He enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with his family. Additionally, he participates in community activities, reflecting the tradition of community involvement upheld by Merrill.

Vincent LaRocca is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to design financial plans that align with their unique goals and aims to empower them to make informed decisions by building a roadmap together towards financial success. Vincent has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2024, Relationship Manager in 2024, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Raymond Ruan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he was an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2012, and before that, a Personal Relationship Advisor at Citicorp Investment Services from 2006 to 2009. Raymond holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in art, hiking, museums, photography, and traveling.

Michael Muir is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2014 to 2018 in various capacities. Outside of finance, he is involved in establishing an LLC that provides consulting services related to travel planning. Fisher Investments manages discretionary portfolios for a global client base, including institutional and high-net-worth investors, utilizing a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios with tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Vera Laver is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at firms including Raymond James and has been involved in various roles since 2007. Outside of financial advising, she provides notary services in California, including document notarization and wedding services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Leo Meneses is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding each client's financial situation and what matters most to them. Leo works to create customized wealth management strategies that remain flexible as client needs and market conditions change. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Leo holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and is fluent in English and Spanish. In addition to his professional pursuits, Leo is involved in his community as a Millbrae Recreation Baseball Coach. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in activities such as baseball, biking, football, hiking, reading, running, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Scott Levaggi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2008. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of investment strategies including model-based and discretionary approaches. The firm serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.