Brian Hsieh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His previous roles include operating Brian V Hsieh, Inc. and Marquez & Hsieh, LLC, both non-investment business entities. He has also been involved with local youth athletic organizations such as the Santa Teresa Little League and the Almaden Valley Youth Athletic Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Scott Taggart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and service as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves specializing in Intelligence and Aviation C2 Operations. Prior to his advisory work, he also had involvement with Peninsula Golf & Country Club. 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, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lauren Murcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

George Papadoyannis is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005. He is involved in business ownership with Mega Branch Inc and holds a consulting role with Agean Blue Dream Villas in Greece. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Bryan Benelli is a CFP® professional at Stifel with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Red Tower Advisors and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. He is based in San Jose, CA. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Maiden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Henry Van is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2017 to 2025, and spent one year at GNC (General Nutrition) from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Mohammad Safariannematabad is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with executives, attorneys, physicians, family business owners, and families to help them navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Mohammad focuses on providing personalized wealth management guidance, emphasizing a relationship-centered approach to understand each client's unique needs. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. Mohammad holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from IVC. He communicates professionally in both English and Farsi. Mohammad's mission is to simplify complex financial matters and offer guidance that empowers clients to make informed choices. He aims to build lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice, supporting clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals.

Michelle Chang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 16 years of experience in the finance industry, focusing on simplifying and clarifying the complexities of investing for her clients. In her role, Michelle connects all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Her areas of expertise include customized wealth and retirement planning, fixed income investments such as CDs, bond laddering, preferred securities, and tax-free municipal bonds. She also specializes in education planning, including 529 plans and education analysis. Michelle's approach considers factors like risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity, and tax sensitivity to tailor strategies that meet clients' unique needs. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Thomas Mccue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Jhocelyn Schlauraff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

John Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Nicholas Graham is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles at several companies in different sectors such as Master Arts Graphics Inc. and various food service establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Adam Pasco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, with prior experience at California Polytechnic State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Christopher Lewis is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he provides private baseball hitting instruction to young players. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Ian Bushell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Santa Clara University, and Monte Vista High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Victoria Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brentwood, CA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations as part of its comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance offerings.

Brighton Sugimura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brighton held various positions in education and accounting-related roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Fei Liu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Gavan Wang is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018 and previously worked at State Street Corporation for three years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerance.