Serop Kupelian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo for 14 years. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Jaden Gospich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Admit Ramaekers and Associates and Sachs Properties LLC, as well as educational experience at Pepperdine University and Bellarmine College Preparatory. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Kwanghyon Park is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 10 years and Merrill for 13 years. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Vanessa Zapanta is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, where she has worked since 2021. She has two years of industry experience and previously spent nine years at Citibank N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning that employs structured discovery methods and firm-approved planning tools.

Edward Sickel III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with discretionary options and a broader set of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nicholas Bragg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 mixed advisory model combining non-discretionary guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Gloria Infante is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, First Republic Investment Management, and First Republic Securities before joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Alan Lui is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Pavan Ravilisetty is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, TIAA, and Citibank. 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 through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Xiaoyan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Chung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with the Judicial Council of California and various consulting and civic organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Houle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools, utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from the Global Investment Committee.

Kathy Tabrizi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vallapuzha Sandhya is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Gia Luu Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Phan worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Additionally, Phan has been affiliated with Mission College since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Nathan Walsh is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Runtao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and positions outside the financial industry such as with Shanghai Flavor and the American Academy of English. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.