Thu Duong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Thu Duong also manages a rental property in San Lorenzo, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bernard Shaw is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Republic Securities and First Republic Bank for 18 years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities three years ago. Shaw holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Maureen Gallagher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Gallagher is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, where she offers bank products and services in addition to her advisory role. 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.

Tess Nogles is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding the Series 66 designation and accumulating several years of experience, including prior roles at Hall Capital Partners, SEI Investment Company, and Hartford Funds. She has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Robin Sherwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Bianca Jortner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., AQR Capital Management, and Commonfund. 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 in their recommendations.

Fei Liu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Surya Gopineedi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Franklin Templeton Investments. He is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain bank products and services alongside advisory offerings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Freeland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Srdan Stojic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at major firms including Citigroup, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He also had a brief role at Salt and Honey in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.

My Moore is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Dublin, CA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Moore worked for the Dublin Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Xuzhen Li is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, Li held positions at Fortemedia Inc and PicoAI Inc, and worked at Telink Micro Inc for nine years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and recommendation of investment strategies.

Raoul Guillarte is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he tailors wealth management strategies to a select number of clients based on their individual goals. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support clients' financial needs. Raoul's expertise encompasses education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation in 2021 through the Investments and Wealth Institute® and Yale School of Management, which focuses on addressing the complex needs of high net worth clients. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate from the San Francisco School of Law. In his personal time, Raoul enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and follows sports closely, particularly teams from his hometown of Chicago, including the Bears, Bulls, and Cubs.

Aaron Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Minnesota Life from 2016 to 2020. Moore is also associated with SGC Financial and SageCrest Wealth Management as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kimbrely Gruidl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, and she has operated as a self-employed professional since 2005. She is also a Notary Public in Livermore, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and corporate clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Thet Myothwe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he held roles at United Planners Financial Services, Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Charles Schwab Co. He is involved with the CAIA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter in an educational and business development capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Melissa Knutson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, previously serving as a Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Melissa's professional experience includes positions at JPMorgan Chase as a Private Client Banker and Relationship Banker, as well as roles at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker, Lead Teller, and Teller. Melissa holds a California Insurance License. She focuses on providing financial planning that is thoughtful and approachable, aiming to empower her clients by understanding their unique goals, values, and circumstances. Through this personalized approach, she offers unbiased guidance and clear action steps tailored to each client's specific needs.