Hilary P. Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting individuals, families, and small institutions in achieving their financial goals through strategic planning and ongoing monitoring. Ms. Jones offers expertise in areas including college education planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and wealth transfer among generations. Her approach combines traditional investment advice with customized strategies utilizing Merrill Lynch Wealth Management resources and approved third-party managers. With a career beginning at AG Edwards followed by joining Merrill Lynch in 2004, Ms. Jones brings a breadth of life and professional experience to her advisory role. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions in human resources and higher education administration. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Ms. Jones holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ms. Jones is active in her local community in Palo Alto, serving as President of the Association for Senior Day Health and participating in organizations such as the Foothills Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and Palo Alto Woman's Club. She maintains a client-centered philosophy emphasizing long-term relationships and personalized financial strategies to help individuals pursue their goals.

Esfandiar Zartoshty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Pacific from 2017 to 2023 and Vector Insurance from 2009 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael McGrath is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Juan Rojas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Phases Financial Group, a multi-member LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.

Karen Goodwin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eve Meyer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and also works with Esmff since 2000. Her outside activities include part-time referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure while delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Edwin Galindo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of advising, Galindo serves as a consultant for University and Student Services and is the owner and operator of a martial arts gym in Hayward, California. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Avery Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC Wealth, Equitable Advisors, Ascend Financial Group, and prior experience with CMG/Diversified Mortgage Group and Seattle University. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Scott Morris is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at OSAIC and previously worked for 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he offers fixed and indexed annuities as well as traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Daschel Grammer is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in San Ramon, CA. He has held positions at firms including Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Grammer serves as an independent contractor at Summit Financial Group through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert Ha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has experience with several financial institutions, including Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and uses diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

David Enemark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved with the Trek Dirt Series, a recreational contracting business based in Canada. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and committee-driven market outlooks to support its advisory programs.

Jen Wei Chi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning delivered through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Michael Rinaldi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Silicon Valley. He focuses on personal investment and wealth management planning for high-net-worth clients, emphasizing custom strategies and private equity opportunities tailored to each client's unique goals and objectives. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach. Michael is involved in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as Amor Ministries and The San Diego Salvation Army through Mt. Carmel Parish. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in adventure sports, basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Melissa Sutikto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she co-owns Iris Music, a music writing business, with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Munish Kaila is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in providing clients comprehensive advice focused on retirement planning, college education planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Munish works closely with clients and their families to help them achieve their specific financial goals and develop sound financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Hampshire and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Munish’s approach centers on delivering a positive client experience and effectively addressing client needs. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Kelsey Wheaton is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing the Dublin branch. In this role, she leads a team of Financial Professionals to provide client services and support their professional development. Kelsey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before her current position. Prior to Fidelity, she worked as a Flagship Client Service Associate at The Vanguard Group. She holds a California Insurance License.

Reeve Ghiass is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023, U.S. Bancorp in 2020-2021, Comerica Bank in 2019, and has experience outside finance including a role at See's Candies and a period dedicated to extended travel and self-studies. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Qian Ma is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Damiani is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has worked at Raymond James since 2023 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Damiani serves on the board and investment committee of the Three Valleys Community Foundation, contributing to the foundation’s investment oversight. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.