Ami Ibarra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate investing and rents properties to young professionals in Africa. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lin Xie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Cetera Investment Services LLC and East West Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Brian Tucker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gary Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hayward, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trilogy Capital, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Trilogy Financial Services. He also serves as an insurance agent specializing in universal life and term policies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Abanti Pakrasi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families plan and achieve their life goals. With over two decades of experience, Abanti works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies that align with their priorities, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, women and wealth, and retirement income. Abanti holds a Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Punjabi, she brings a diverse cultural understanding to her practice. In addition to her professional work, Abanti participates in community volunteer activities, including her involvement with Community Seva. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, reading, and watching movies, reflecting a well-rounded approach to both her personal and professional life.

Sam Goerss is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he helps clients identify financial goals and build financial plans tailored to their needs. He has previous experience as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade Financial from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2019, and an Investment Advisor Representative at Securities America Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Sam holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Sam has personal interests that include cars, fitness, outdoor adventures, pets, running, and traveling.

Shelley Boutelle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ongoing tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Zhouyang Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Angelo Galloway is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017, and previously at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2015 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning services, and a range of custodial and brokerage capabilities.

Wei Qian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026, Merrill since 2025, and prior banking experience at Bank of Jiangsu from 2012 to 2023. Wei Qian also has a background involving work with the San Francisco Chinese Seventh-day Adventist Church and Hult International Business School. Merrill, along 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, utilizing both internal and third-party managers.

Samuel Vaughan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience working at organizations including Boston University, Mustang Survival, and Sunnyside Marina & Watersport Rentals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and structured financial planning services utilizing firm-approved tools and models.

Kenneth Friedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of ZEGA Builders Inc., a real estate construction business focused on homebuilding. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Michael Krigel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance & Legacy committee of Congregation Kol Emeth, advising on charitable giving and related financial matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a 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, tool-based financial planning process without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Khoa Le is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in ride-sharing and food delivery services as an Uber driver. Charles Schwab 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 separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Michelle Ovalle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and First Republic Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Avery Tully is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tully worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has a background in technology firms including Persado and Drop. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support client financial plans.

Connor Mac Mitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Backblaze and has held teaching positions at the University of California, San Diego, Menlo School, and Tierra Linda Middle School. 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 through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Alexander Kahn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving founders, senior technology executives, affluent families, and family offices. His practice focuses on delivering a family office-like experience characterized by trust, care, and integrity, working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that clarify long-term financial roadmaps and emphasize risk mitigation, diversification, and tax-efficient liquidity management. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Alexander spent several years at UBS Wealth Management as an investment strategist. He has extensive experience evaluating both passive and active investment products to optimize returns on a risk-adjusted, net of fees, and after-tax basis, following methodologies used by leading endowments and institutional family offices. His expertise spans executive compensation, legacy planning, institutional consulting, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He coordinates closely with clients’ tax professionals and estate attorneys to support comprehensive wealth management. Alexander earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and an MBA with distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is registered with NMLS#1017512. Outside of his professional work, he resides in San Mateo Park with his wife and enjoys tennis, golf, traveling to unique global destinations, and spending time with family.

Erica Jang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, following a one-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. She is the sole proprietor of The Infinitum Group, a personal holding company involved in investment decision-making and advice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and provides advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

David Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2005, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and relies on research and analytics to support its investment approach.