Neil O'Connor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Based in Palo Alto, CA, O'Connor focuses on wealth management within a large institutional framework. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and simulations to support client strategies.

Peyvand Pourhosseini is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Laurie Conforti is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. Laurie also has experience outside the financial industry, including working as a server at a private event venue, Coyote Ranch. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across various account types.

Lourdes Lopez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Avinger, Inc., among others. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also partakes in referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and supports execution and custody through established providers, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Gianna Saso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dan Caputo Co. for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of retirement plan services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dave Agustin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Weng is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Tamad Aviation LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Elijah Paniagua is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Minister of Music at Creekside Bible Church, where he plans and coordinates music activities and leads volunteer musicians. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Donnelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Monterey Museum of Art. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources.

Timothy Chiochios is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He is also co-owner of Andrikopoulos Chiochios Accountants LLP, a tax preparation firm. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at Nitro Software and Menlo College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Michael Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and alternative investment due diligence.

Michelle Pichsenmeister Phan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jiangning Liu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Pilot Construction Management Inc for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, supported by centralized due diligence and offers a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Matt Damelio is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients since 1995. He works with a select group of families to help them establish and achieve their wealth management goals, focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matt holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, completed in conjunction with the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He has also taught courses affiliated with the Haas School of Business. Additionally, Matt carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Matt is involved in his community as a Little League Baseball Coach. He enjoys baseball, boating, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. Matt is married to Erica, and they have three children, including Jack Damelio, who is also a financial advisor on the Merrill Lynch team.

Marian Lenz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with a select group of affluent clients. She focuses on providing a personalized, planning-based approach tailored to enhancing client wealth according to their individual goals. Marian serves clients including engineers, physicians, attorneys, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, families with special needs children, and Stanford University alumni, assisting them in navigating financial opportunities and challenges. With a commitment to thorough analysis and holistic risk management, Marian helps clients develop investment plans that are tax-sensitive and diversified. She incorporates strategies involving ETFs, index-linked notes, mutual funds, annuities, and separately managed accounts, aligning with client preferences. Marian emphasizes intergenerational wealth transfer and collaborates with specialists for trust, insurance, retirement plans, and financing needs, reflecting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Marian holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University and possesses several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). She actively participates in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits and enjoys interests including cooking, dancing, gardening, genealogy, hiking, music, reading, running, traveling, and yoga.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Axa Advisors, as well as positions at academic institutions such as UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Darryl Ng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Ng is active in community and professional organizations, serving as a board member and chapter president for the USC Marshall Alumni Association’s Bay Area Chapter, president of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and a board member of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, where he also volunteers as an exam question writer. Additionally, he is involved with Darryl Ng Competitive BBQ as a pitmaster, chef, and BBQ judge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and robust modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Leslie Figone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amy Chu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Michael Aoun is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, California, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at ICR Staffing for two years and spent seven years in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.