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.

John Kelson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a team focused on providing a holistic approach to wealth management. He manages personal wealth and portfolio strategies for a select group of clients, including executives, retirees, and entrepreneurs. John has expertise in various areas including corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach incorporates asset allocation, wealth preservation, estate and legacy strategies tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has completed a Non Accredited Certificate Program from THE AMERICAN COLLEGE. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, John has interests in baseball, camping, hiking, music, and running.

Michael Hsu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2020, the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021, and prior positions at Tenergy and AdviceBridge, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides customized plans that incorporate advanced modeling techniques.

Laura Schaefer is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments based in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across various mandates and employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative methods to manage globally diversified portfolios.

Benjamin Steinhorn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He previously operated Steinhorn Consulting for ten years prior to joining OSAIC. He holds the Series 66 designation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Jonathan Farnstrom is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in San Ramon, CA. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent seven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is also involved in insurance product offerings through Farnstrom Financial Services, LLC, which he owns and operates. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios that include a broad range of investment vehicles.

Sara Quintanilla is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hayward, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent seven years with Canyon Wealth Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations, primarily for clients with substantial assets managed within Ameriprise.

Jeanette Strother is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of advising, she is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Maureen Bellotti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves a broad range of retail and institutional investors.

Keyuanna Watkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she also works part-time as a service desk associate at The Home Depot. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Angeles is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022 in various roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before his current position starting in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Merrill Lynch between 2020 and 2022. Eric's approach involves understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and objectives to develop personalized financial plans. He holds a California Insurance License which supports his advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Eric's personal interests include spending time at the beach, playing golf, running, and parenthood.