Steven Ng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2023 to 2025, and spent seven years at Vontobel Wealth Management in Hong Kong from 2015 to 2022. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryant Dawson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 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 and 12 years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lan Xiao is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Lan worked at General Mortgage Capital Corporation and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, Lan is involved with General Mortgage Capital Corporation and operates a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform that combines advisory services with non-advisory financial products.

Meagan Merrill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Fan Qi is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, she was involved with The Baubox LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and manages a rental property business with her husband through several related LLCs. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Maximilian Clark is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and previously studied at the University of California, Berkeley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robin Starr is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. Before joining OSAIC in 2025, Starr worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 10 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, Starr serves as a board member, treasurer, and president of the Cityline at Tenley Condominium Association in Washington, DC, where he participates in governance and budget decisions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Troy Channing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Troy focuses on building strategies tailored to meet clients' specific needs, emphasizing financial planning education and guidance for families. His approach centers on partnering with clients to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Troy has interests in baseball, biking, cars, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Richard Martell Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and co-founded Hamilton, Martell and Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he co-owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging a broad platform that includes model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional programs.

Ross Gusky is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop and implement financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique goals, concerns, and risk profiles. He focuses on creating and adjusting plans to align with changing market conditions and life circumstances. Ross has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative and Financial Services Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Professional at New York Life Insurance. He holds a California Insurance License.

Robert Rius is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He also serves as treasurer of the Menlo College Alumni Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools as part of its advisory process.

Ava Fairlie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc and has experience in retail at Nordstrom. Ava also has a background in education, having worked at Burlingame High School and Santa Clara University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, firm-approved planning process without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Timothy Gedeon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Keith Oslie is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Defined Financial Planning LLC, J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of advising, he is treasurer and partner at Cheers to Happy Hair, Inc., a hair salon where he manages finances and payroll. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Daniel Ghinazzi is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates a financial services business under the name East Bay Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Benjamin Zusman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at New York Life for two years and was involved in the restaurant business at Italian Colors Restaurant for four years. He also has experience working with the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment services through a national network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Zak is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2000 and serves as a volunteer board member with the CFP Board since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base including 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 advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized operations and alternative investment due diligence.

Michael Petersen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2002. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment approach combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and manages risk through tax-aware processes and defensive tactics.

Steven Drackert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, First Republic Investment Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a condominium in Walnut Creek, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brennan Malone is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides a range of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.