Brad Pyles is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where he has worked since 2001, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He serves as Vice President of Community Engagement for the Proctor Elementary School PTA Board. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative research to manage globally diversified portfolios.

John Lee is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA. His previous roles include positions at Facet, Cerity Partners, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and several other firms. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Samineh Shaeghi is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various model portfolios, research sources, and technology-driven approaches.

Joseph Buenavista is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Buenavista Family Inn, a resort inn in California, and is involved with the Navy Rugby Alumni Association as a board member and annual dinner chair. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Ong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mengjia Gu is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisors to ensure clients receive a superior experience and a smooth planning process. She aims to partner with clients to understand their unique situations and co-create financial plans designed to improve their lives. Mengjia has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and currently Planning Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, she held positions as a Registered Representative at Western & Southern Life from 2017 to 2019 and as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2016. She holds a California Insurance License.

Mark Gronert is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2002 and holds a Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Michaelangelo Maturino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Proteek Biswas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. He attended Case Western Reserve University from 2012 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Robert Mullarkey is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and with Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Dixin Zheng is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Zheng focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Zheng serves as a resource for a range of financial needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings, while also providing access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Zheng holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Zheng’s approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Pamela Flournoy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, where she has worked since 2007. She has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Cammarano Insurance Services, where she sells non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management featuring model portfolios and third-party research.

Nathaniel Chun is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Pruco Securities LLC, and Amazon. Outside of finance, he is involved in caregiving and related services through IHSS. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Shuyang Feng is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, bringing seven years of industry experience. Feng has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously held roles outside the financial industry, including at Sharetea and Cardinal Pitch Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Morgan Baldwin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Morgan works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develops strategies to help pursue those objectives. Morgan's approach involves taking the time to learn what matters to each individual and their family to provide tailored financial advice. Morgan's expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. With the Professional Designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Morgan provides ongoing guidance and support as clients' needs evolve. Morgan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Sonoma State University.

Masataka Scanlan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience in businesses including Superstars of Sports, Inc. and Card Shop Live, Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of specialized planning programs.

Christoph Bono is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at eShares, Inc. DBA Carta, Levi's Stadium Management Company, and the San Francisco Giants, among others. He also serves as a part-time high school football coach for the Palo Alto Unified School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Anh Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nguyen held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, Nguyen is involved in providing manicure services as a part-time activity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Shane Shay is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 guidance, multi-asset model portfolios, and a formal alternative investment program, supported by its integrated operational and supervisory structure.

Madeline Sutton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Greenwood Gardens. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.