Patrick Waters currently serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he began in 2024. In this capacity, he assists clients in developing effective investment strategies and financial plans that aim to provide them with peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Patrick held various marketing and leadership positions within the financial services industry. His experience includes roles such as Senior Marketing Consultant at Splendeftly Marketing Consulting, LLC; Head of ESG and Retirement Marketing at Allspring Global Investments - Wells Fargo Asset Management; Head of Defined Contribution Marketing at State Street Global Advisors; Director of Institutional Marketing at BlackRock; and Director of Marketing at Charles Schwab. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in art, biking, cooking and baking, enjoying food, movies, and volunteering.

Bruce Mcmillan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee and board of trustees for the St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco, which promotes Scottish art, culture, and music. 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 investment approach 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.

John Sturiale is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience currently with Charles Schwab in Danville, CA. He has held various roles within the Schwab organization since 2012, including positions at Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by a centralized operational structure.

David Lim is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Citigroup, and First Republic Securities Company, LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm operates within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Kenneth Vercellino is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as state and municipal governments. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Blake Welpton is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals through a comprehensive and personalized wealth management process. Blake offers expertise in investments, wealth and risk management, retirement planning, long term care, education, divorce, and estate planning services. He provides clients with access to the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America. Blake holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from California State University San Francisco. His approach emphasizes personalized service aimed at making the financial aspects of life easier for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Blake enjoys basketball, billiards, boating, bowling, football, gardening, spending time with family, swimming, and traveling. He is active in the community, supporting organizations such as Beyond Emancipation and Children's International.

Victor Tan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Hines is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Charles Schwab. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2016, both located in San Francisco, CA. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, integrating multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized custodial and brokerage services.

Matthew Swimmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He operates a small online resale business focused on buying and reselling watches and accessories. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brett Villaume is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Dogpatch Wealth, Pacific Premier Bancorp, and Opus Bank. Villaume serves as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and is secretary of the Technical Analysis Educational Foundation, a nonprofit educational advocacy group. He is also treasurer of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Guneet Bains Ajmani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, Ajmani worked at LPL Financial and BMO Bank, where he held advisory roles for over a decade. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 integrates structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its advisory process.

James Patrick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mill Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., with tenures spanning nearly two decades and eight years, respectively. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Wilson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and experience in the financial industry beginning in 2023. He previously worked at First Republic Bank from 2012 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. 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-making authority.

Yu Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jackson Wegner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in San Francisco, CA. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Vortus Investments and GMPC, as well as a period at Texas Christian University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with a broad corporate platform that includes lending, custody, and trading services.

Evelyn Mei is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley, and has held roles outside finance in retail and academia. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Lee is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles at companies including Uber Eats, Amazon, and DoorDash. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

William Fay III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with KHORA Community of Athens for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jennifer Sun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Vista Wealth Management Group, Cresset Asset Management, Relevant Wealth Advisors, and First Republic Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-partnered financial planning services.

Terry Boldt Degunto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to, financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage through its extensive network of advisors.