Troy Ryder is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and previously spent 10 years with Investors Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an adventure training business, ROC Warrior, and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on education and training. He is also the inventor and founder of a home waste treatment system company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2018, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also has past experience at Stonerise Capital Partners and served on the University of Oregon staff. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm focuses on non-discretionary services, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Mitchell Bertonneau is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process and various tools to assist clients but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

Jessica Hughes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services and Avantax Advisory Services, spanning over two decades in the financial and insurance sectors. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Tenshi Financial and Insurance Services, where she assists clients with benefit plan comparisons. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers or create custom strategies.

Christopher Dao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013 and served in the Army Reserves from 2006 to 2018. 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 services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Blake Harmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Renaissance Financial and Larson Lawnscape, and he attended the University of Kansas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Twardowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Burlingame, California. He has worked at Fidelity since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Amit Chadha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and St. James's Place Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Buhl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2011 and has over 15 years of experience working with affluent individuals, families, and owners of closely-held businesses. Jennifer holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jennifer’s expertise covers a range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She emphasizes a wealth management approach that serves as a flexible framework and road map to help clients achieve their financial goals through growth, wealth preservation, succession planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and retirement planning. Jennifer earned her high school diploma from George Washington, attended San Francisco State University without earning a degree, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Charter Oak State College. Her team at Merrill Lynch includes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals with expertise in estate planning strategies, retirement planning, insurance, tax efficiencies, and administration of 10b5-1 plans.

Andrew Gotianse is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Based in Redwood City, CA, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice, combining internal investment research and third-party data with a non-discretionary implementation approach.

Daniel McGovern is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he employs a comprehensive wealth planning process to assist clients in working towards their personal and professional financial goals. His approach is guided by his family motto, "Serviendo Guberno," which means "to govern by serving." This philosophy underpins his commitment to helping clients manage their finances through dedicated service and guidance. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Daniel's career includes roles such as Vice President Director at Polaris Greystone (2015-2017), and Financial Advisor positions at Merrill Lynch, HSBC, and JP Morgan. His background also includes positions as Director of Investment Sales at Lord Abbett and a Trader at RBC Dominion. Daniel began his career with an internship and various roles at Merrill Lynch, and as an Investment Banking Analyst at WM Sword & Co. Daniel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional commitments, he has interests in art, beach activities, family engagements, fitness, golf, and museum visits.

Jake Ketchner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in San Mateo, CA. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2025, alongside prior periods of full-time education and employment outside the industry. 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 solutions supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Wayne Wang is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with six years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services to a diverse client base.

Shao Te is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in Palo Alto, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Malina Satyajit Kumar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Lincoln Financial Group and Ameriprise Financial. Merrill, together 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Inthavong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kyle Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and has held roles at the University of San Francisco and Skyline College. Burns is the successor trustee of a family trust. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Shruti Gauba is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.