Lewis Phillips is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Halperin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 17 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Brian Immethun is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was associated with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers strategic asset allocation with options tailored for tax-sensitive investors.

Chee Hon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of First Sequoia Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and maintains proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Marianna Frederick Pauls is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and various other entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Charlotte Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Paul Bratrude is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and CPA at Bratrude & Jones CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting assistance and income tax planning and preparation. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Brendaliz Valenzuela is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Gregory Cohn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a thoroughbred racehorse. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Ellen Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and had prior roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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 investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Joyce Tanaka is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2025, following prior roles at Acord and Fong Wealth Strategies and Sourjohn-Kim Retirement Solutions. Between 2008 and 2025, she spent intervals as a homemaker. 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 various portfolio construction tools and offers access to third-party money managers, managed accounts, and unified investment platforms.

Stephanie Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2018, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Stephanie works closely with clients to create portfolios that reflect their individual needs and priorities, providing access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. Born and raised in San Mateo, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University, graduating with President’s and Magna Cum Laude awards in Finance, Economics, and Real Estate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Stephanie’s approach emphasizes purpose-driven portfolio construction and a commitment to acting in her clients’ best interests. Outside of her professional role, Stephanie participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill's tradition of local engagement. Her personal interests include adventure sports, camping, hiking, pottery, skiing, traveling, and yoga.

Luke Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Steven Varlas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he has been involved with NAALI FIT, LLC, a fitness-related business. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Roland Bergman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has business activities that include investment advisory and insurance/benefits services through Gateway Financial Advisors, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services via a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Akgaukhar Nuskabayeva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Thrivent Financial, and VTB Capital. Outside of finance, she is an owner and partner of a home kitchen bakery called Bread For Joy LLP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Eric Schreiber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Strategic Advisers since 2002, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2001, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and multi-manager fund structures.

Nancy Knight is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Laura Olson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Thrivent Investment Management, Concorde Asset Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, Olson is engaged as a pet sitter through Rover. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.