Cory Evans is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized plans aimed at achieving their financial planning and investment planning goals. His primary focus is on working with clients who are in or approaching retirement to help them work toward successful outcomes. Cory has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Advisor at NewFocus Financial Group and as an Associate Financial Advisor at YellowBrickRoad Financial Advisors. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Cory enjoys family activities, food, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Santiago Manrique Parra is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research-based modeling techniques.

Heather Wong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include structured planning but generally does not act as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Andre Duong 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 Rockefeller Capital Management and Thrivent Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Claire Benoit is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014, both located in San Bruno, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations.

Renee Hurni Gray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008, following roles at UBS Financial Services and Waddell & Reed. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Oberle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, Oberle is a sole proprietor involved in rental property management in San Jose, California. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

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.

Aarushi Khurana is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Ducat Capital Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

James Li is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held roles as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Citi Global Markets Inc in 2022, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and Universal Banker at Unionbanc Investment Services from 2017 to 2018. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth advising, focusing on creating sound financial plans to help clients navigate life transitions. James holds a California Insurance License.

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 Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Palo Alto, CA. He has 24 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Investments and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 across more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brendan O'Brien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a decade at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in coaching lacrosse in Woodside, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing firm-approved planning tools and structured discovery processes.

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.

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.