Griffin Meyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Leeco Steel, and several other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both individual and corporate channels.

Ngoc Thuy Linh Ngo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ngo held positions at Bank of America and engaged in educational roles at Evergreen Valley College and San Jose State University. Ngo has also been involved with Unidos US and Teasociety in prior years. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Xiaoqing Yan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Guotai Junan Securities Co Ltd, and PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 when recommending strategies. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, offering access to a diverse range of products including security-based swaps and futures commission merchant services.

Mitchel Cunningham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at technology firms including Oracle NetSuite, Fivetran, and Zoom Video Communications. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers tailored plans supported by comprehensive investment research and modeling.

Kimberly Glowacki is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. She is based in San Jose, CA. 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 broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

William Olesinski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Patio at Rudy's for seven years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, algorithmic methods, and its advisory roles with registered investment companies.

Alexander Eckert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance. He has residual commission income from a long-term care and life insurance policy placed with One America in early 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 and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at SGC Financial and Securian Financial Services Inc. Moore operates out of San Mateo, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Asako Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for 20 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Kimbrely Gruidl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments. She also serves as a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Deepak Ganju is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ unique financial goals and life priorities. Drawing on the investment insights from Merrill Lynch strategists and the banking services of Bank of America, he supports clients in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, education planning, international wealth management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Deepak holds an MBA from California State University, San Francisco, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Hindi. Beyond his professional role, Deepak contributes to his community through involvement with the Kiwanis Club, the Indo American Community Federation, and immigrant services within the Indo American community. His approach centers on developing risk-averse, tax-efficient financial strategies to help clients preserve and build wealth in a manner that supports their long-term objectives. Deepak’s client focus spans a range of financial planning needs, and he emphasizes working closely with clients to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions.

William Yates is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 1984 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2004. In his role, he collaborates closely with clients to design long-term strategies tailored to help achieve their individual life goals. William holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His consultative process customizes solutions based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost considerations. He supports clients in planning for retirement, education funding, home purchases, business growth, legacy building, and philanthropic efforts. Outside of his professional duties, William serves as Chair of the BACCV.

Robert Haeusslein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience to his role. Since joining Merrill in July 1984, he has focused primarily on serving high net worth individuals, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys a variety of personal interests, including baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Ali Darzi Larijani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Open Invest Co., Matthew Zaheri Corporation, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Bloomberg L.P. 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 team of Wealth Advisors.

Parker Bauman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously worked at Adlava, Schwartz Realty, and Schwartz Flansburg PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bauman coaches lacrosse at Sacred Heart Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, 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 market simulations.

Josephine Yap is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor involved in real estate investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that emphasize advisory roles without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Lucy Mc Guire is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at Finet Mortgage of Saratoga for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a seven-unit rental property in Sacramento, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

David Calomese currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he focuses on fostering client and associate interactions that align with Fidelity's Standards of Care. Prior to this, David held leadership roles at major wealth management firms, including Managing Director and Market Executive at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2021 to 2024, and Managing Director and Market Leader at Wells Fargo Advisors Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. David holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests in art, golf, and skiing.

Robert Ostenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Sgc Financial & Insurance Services over a 15-year period. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in teaching retirement planning classes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jia He is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.