Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. 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 separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.

Ariana Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

James Wong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Wong holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate investment ventures as a passive investor and limited member. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless otherwise engaged.

Troy Ryder is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and previously spent 10 years with Investors Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an adventure training business, ROC Warrior, and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on education and training. He is also the inventor and founder of a home waste treatment system company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Weiheng Zhang is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2018, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also has past experience at Stonerise Capital Partners and served on the University of Oregon staff. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. 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.

Kosin Cheng is the Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on providing strategic wealth management guidance to families. Kosin serves as a strategist, educator, and thinking partner, collaborating closely with clients to define priorities and make informed decisions centered on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. Kosin has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President Executive Planning Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Customer Associate at CIBC. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional commitments, Kosin's interests include art, food, hiking, movies, pets, and traveling.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process and various tools to assist clients but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

Susan Bergstrom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cupertino, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for ten years at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Balasubramanyam Karanam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan entities continuously since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of a rental property in Bangalore, India. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Sandoval is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Mountain View, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and its insurance group from 2015 to 2018 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies to client risk profiles and leverages both in-house and third-party investment managers, providing a variety of account structures and investment options.

Charles Schembri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides access to model portfolios, research, and various institutional services.

Christopher Twardowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in its research.

Boris Spasojevic is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique needs. He focuses on helping individuals and families work toward their life goals through disciplined planning and investing. Prior to his current position, Boris served as a Financial Adviser at JPMorgan Chase from 2012 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional services in the financial sector.

Amit Chadha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and St. James's Place Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Buhl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2011 and has over 15 years of experience working with affluent individuals, families, and owners of closely-held businesses. Jennifer holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer’s expertise covers a range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She emphasizes a wealth management approach that serves as a flexible framework and road map to help clients achieve their financial goals through growth, wealth preservation, succession planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and retirement planning. Jennifer earned her high school diploma from George Washington, attended San Francisco State University without earning a degree, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Charter Oak State College. Her team at Merrill Lynch includes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals with expertise in estate planning strategies, retirement planning, insurance, tax efficiencies, and administration of 10b5-1 plans.

Andrew Gotianse is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Based in Redwood City, CA, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice, combining internal investment research and third-party data with a non-discretionary implementation approach.