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.

Timothy Freeland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Yaqiong Zhong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Zhong worked at Fly High from 2018 to 2019 and at USC from 2015 to 2018. 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 personalized 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 that incorporates proprietary tools and market scenario analyses.

David Solomon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. In addition to his financial advising work, he has been involved in residential real estate sales and marketing with Coldwell Banker since 2010. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Jackson Thoreson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching baseball with Bellarmine College Preparatory and College Park Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Griffin Meyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Leeco Steel, and several other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both individual and corporate channels.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022, Yan worked at Guotai Junan Securities Co LTD and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Mitchel Cunningham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at technology firms including Oracle NetSuite, Fivetran, and Zoom Video Communications. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers tailored plans supported by comprehensive investment research and modeling.

Kimberly Glowacki is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. She is based in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

William Olesinski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Health IQ. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Patio at Rudy's for seven years. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving a variety of client types including registered investment companies.

Alexander Eckert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance. He has residual commission income from a long-term care and life insurance policy placed with One America in early 2018. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Minnesota Life from 2016 to 2020. Moore is also associated with SGC Financial and SageCrest Wealth Management as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Asako Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for 20 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Kimbrely Gruidl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, and she has operated as a self-employed professional since 2005. She is also a Notary Public in Livermore, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and corporate clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Deepak Ganju is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ unique financial goals and life priorities. Drawing on the investment insights from Merrill Lynch strategists and the banking services of Bank of America, he supports clients in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, education planning, international wealth management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Deepak holds an MBA from California State University, San Francisco, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Hindi. Beyond his professional role, Deepak contributes to his community through involvement with the Kiwanis Club, the Indo American Community Federation, and immigrant services within the Indo American community. His approach centers on developing risk-averse, tax-efficient financial strategies to help clients preserve and build wealth in a manner that supports their long-term objectives. Deepak’s client focus spans a range of financial planning needs, and he emphasizes working closely with clients to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions.

William Yates is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 1984 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2004. In his role, he collaborates closely with clients to design long-term strategies tailored to help achieve their individual life goals. William holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His consultative process customizes solutions based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost considerations. He supports clients in planning for retirement, education funding, home purchases, business growth, legacy building, and philanthropic efforts. Outside of his professional duties, William serves as Chair of the BACCV.

Robert Haeusslein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience to his role. Since joining Merrill in July 1984, he has focused primarily on serving high net worth individuals, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys a variety of personal interests, including baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Ali Darzi Larijani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Open Invest Co., Matthew Zaheri Corporation, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Bloomberg L.P. 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.