David Farkouh is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Carlton Pace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Based in San Jose, CA, he has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated capital-markets capabilities.

Michael Wang is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, where he has worked since 2020, following roles at ForeGrowth Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, and China Construction Bank (Canada). He serves as a board member for the nonprofit New Horizon Career Club in Toronto. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and investment modeling.

Hyun Soo Jeon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment implementation is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Thomas Blakeley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011. 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 combines internal research with third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and provides a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Jimmy Tran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked for Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for 10 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jessica Yiu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Charles Schwab. Yiu holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Thuy Le is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Le serves on the Board of Directors for the American Beethoven Society and is a trustee at San Jose State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alice Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Haley Rudee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse background including roles at University Carlos III of Madrid, California Closets, and work with private families. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gregory Quinlan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 1999 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-reviewed tools and global investment estimates.

Barbara Littlepage is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the board of the Gamma Eta House Corporation of Delta Gamma. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diego Llano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He specializes in providing thoughtful guidance and partnership to his clients, focusing on understanding their individual goals and values to build tailored financial strategies. Diego supports clients through various financial scenarios, including market fluctuations, retirement planning, and significant life changes. He has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through prior positions as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2024 to 2025, a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2024, and a Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase between 2019 and 2021. Diego holds a California Insurance License, adding to his professional qualifications. Outside of his professional career, Diego engages in activities related to family, fitness, movies, music, parenthood, and surfing.

Irene Cho is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations, and has 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and has had multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Jeffrey Alejandro Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Addison Avenue Investment Services, and First Tech Federal Credit Union. He is also a partner in his wife's skincare business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zachary Rayman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, and disability products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, while employing various investment strategies supported by technology and extensive advisory resources.

Caroline Brodersen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience, all spent with UBS since 1984. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in San Jose, CA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Atanu Bose is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Bryon Botsford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. He serves as a board member of the Tall Trees Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and proprietary planning tools.

Stuart Epstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Epstein has a long history in wealth management across major firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.