Robert Chaykin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and participates on advisory and investment committees for regional nonprofit and government organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Susan Tzu Ling Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Seth Tom is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including project team member at Footprint USA and held coaching responsibilities as Head Coach for the Tonga Weightlifting Federation outside of business hours. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where Seth operates, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction.

Robert Leland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years. Leland holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Mateo, California. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Kenny Merlo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Redwood City, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Martinez Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and Pace Supply Corp. He operates a business under the name Balanced Approach Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Kevin Yee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, and Aflac. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Bhawna Kochhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA starting in 2015. 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 range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Weldon Poole is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1995 and focuses on assisting clients in the planning and realization of their financial goals. His work includes developing personalized financial strategies and managing portfolios, including traditional advisement and discretionary management of investment strategies. Weldon holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Brigham Young University. Over his career, he has built a practice dedicated to client-centered service with an emphasis on intellectual rigor, customization, and long-term planning. He is active in his community, volunteering 10-15 hours per week, and is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Weldon lives in Fremont, California with his wife and their four adult children, enjoying activities such as hiking, photography, reading, and skiing.

Susang Sijapati is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to provide personalized planning experiences for clients. She supports advisors by proactively reaching out to clients to ensure their financial goals are understood and addressed, fostering engagement and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures confidently. Susang's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Bank Teller at Wells Fargo from 2020 to 2021. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional role, Susang has interests in fitness, food, motorcycles, reading, and traveling.

Giovanni Delgado Peralta is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank and Clearing, loanDepot, Nissan of Tustin, Walt Disney Company, and the University of La Verne. Merrill 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, and institutional investors. The firm integrates internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers while supporting trading, account administration, and custody functions.

J. D Testa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also owns and operates Testa Capital Inc., an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Stephen Zanolli is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1991. He brings over 30 years of financial services experience in Silicon Valley, focusing on concentrated stock issues and strategies related to selling, liquidity, hedging, and risk management. Stephen employs a goals-based approach to wealth management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies tailored for ultra-high-net-worth clients. He collaborates with clients' external professionals to provide comprehensive estate planning services and strategies. Stephen previously served as resident director in the San Mateo office for two years, where he led other financial advisors and supported them in client engagement and building wealth management practices. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute). He is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Menlo Park with his wife, Jill, and their three daughters, Stephen remains active in his community by supporting local educational foundations. He is a member of the Half Moon Bay Men's Golf Club and has interests that include baseball, football, golfing, spending time with family, surfing, and traveling.

Masoud Mohebi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools.

Cynthia Cougoule is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, First Republic Investment Management, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a notary public appointment in California. 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.

Alexandria Adiutori is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and previously worked with the California Republican Party. Alexandria holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Los Gatos, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brent Ross is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. for 18 years and spent one year at OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, Ross operates DC Design Studio, a business he has managed since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Zelin Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. Yang has experience at Merrill since 2021 and previously worked at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China from 2011 to 2017. Between these roles, Yang focused on homemaking for four years. Merrill, along 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Valentine Huang is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, located in Silicon Valley. He provides financial advisory services to corporations, affluent investors, and families, focusing on delivering tailored solutions to address complex wealth management challenges. His client services include support in areas such as education planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Valentine has held key roles prior to joining Merrill Lynch. He was a Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley's Menlo Park office, where he specialized in equity compensation strategies and worked closely with venture capital clients. He also served as a Director and Vice President at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers, heading the west coast Asia ex-Japan institutional equities desk. Valentine is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California Davis. Valentine resides in Belmont with his three sons. His personal interests include playing piano, golf, tennis, running, hiking, visiting museums, attending symphonies and concerts, and dining out.

Vaishali Harirajan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Scotiabank, including multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.