Claire Benoit is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, concurrently working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Juan Arroyave is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes positions as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones between 2018 and 2020, as well as roles at AMS Capital Management LLC from 2016 to 2018, where he worked as a Trading Assistant and Sales Associate. Juan collaborates closely with clients to provide personalized financial guidance, co-developing tailored plans and tax-efficient strategies aligned with their unique goals. He supports clients and their families through evolving life circumstances, maintaining an ongoing partnership to help them stay on track. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Juan's interests include biking, cooking and baking, snowboarding, and soccer.

Roland Villanueva is an Investment Consultant with experience in financial planning and client relationship management. He has worked in various roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2024, Financial Consultant and Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2019, and Personal Banker at Citibank from 2014 to 2016. In his current role, Roland focuses on understanding clients' unique stories to develop personalized and holistic financial plans and investment strategies that aim to support their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Roland has interests in baseball, fishing, football, kayaking, outdoor adventures, and spends time with his pets.

Julianna Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, she held positions at Avail, LLC and the City of Sharonville, and she studied at the University of Kentucky. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Meng Hok is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, Meng works as part of the production team for Sabaidee Fest, an annual Southeast Asian music and cultural festival in the United States. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Paul Magliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

John Sheehan Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and USAA Investment Management Company. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining scale with an integrated structure that includes custody and brokerage services.

Blerina Mucaj is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial needs and develop tailored plans and strategies to help them pursue their goals. Her professional experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC, where she served as a Private Client Advisor from 2019 to 2022, Financial Advisor from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Advisor Associate Trainee in 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Premier Banking Advisor at RBC Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017. Blerina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, and traveling.

Richard Amaechi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In his current role, he focuses on building strong relationships with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that evolve over time. His approach emphasizes clear communication and steady guidance to help clients make informed decisions and achieve peace of mind. Before becoming Vice President, Richard held the position of Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments and gained prior experience as a Training Manager at UBS, Retail Sales Supervisor at Vanguard, and participated in Vanguard's Emerging Leadership Development Program. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance products. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in cars, fitness, and museums.

Jaime Bardina is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at the Milpitas Police Department for three years. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gaylord Gomez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. 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.

Philip Choi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and has also worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005, while operating as self-employed since 2011. Choi holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Kong Chow Benevolent Association and is a member of the Board of Trustees for San Francisco Chinese Hospital, both nonprofit organizations serving the San Francisco community. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated infrastructure and centralized operational model.

Philippa Zuckerman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of a nonprofit charitable organization and holds management roles in agricultural and forestry ventures. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Emmanuel Assa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Bank and consulting experience with The Boston Consulting Group. He also spent several years affiliated with Stanford University and worked with Pyul Corp under Lakefront Finance and Lakefront Labs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing customized financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs structured planning tools and models to support client goals, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Elizabeth Jessup is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Origin Point in 2022 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2003. 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 broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hannah Avanessian is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She collaborates with individuals and families to create and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique lifestyles. Hannah emphasizes trust, respect, and empathy as the foundations of the strong relationships she maintains with clients. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Financial Representative in 2022, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, followed by Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025 before assuming her current position in 2026. Outside of her professional work, Hannah has interests in cooking and baking, gardening, swimming, and traveling.

Omid Sajjadi is the Market Leader responsible for overseeing Fidelity's investor centers within the San Francisco market. In this role, he provides financial and investment guidance to clients, including one-on-one retirement planning, income strategies, and college planning services. Prior to his current position, Omid served as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025. He also held the position of Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2020. Omid holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is interested in fitness, social events, museums, soccer, traveling, and yoga.

Dawn Aquilina is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 18 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and capital markets services.

Kosta Stathopoulos is currently Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. His leadership approach focuses on disciplined strategy combined with personalized client support, emphasizing active listening and transparent communication to help clients make informed decisions with confidence. Prior to his current position, Kosta held several roles in the financial services industry, including Institutional Consultant Relations & Business Development at Brown Advisory from 2021 to 2025, Vice President of Institutional Sales at Aristotle Capital Management from 2018 to 2021, Director of Wealth Management at TIAA between 2016 and 2018, Director of Client Services and Lead Advisor at Brighton Jones from 2013 to 2016, and Client Services Group Manager at Fisher Investments from 2005 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Kosta enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cars, family activities, fitness, reading, and traveling.

Polly Richardson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and RBC Capital Markets LLC, as well as a brief tenure at Stableford Capital LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, 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 in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and the use of algorithmic automation to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.