Samantha Solberg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Breckinridge Capital Advisors, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Wilson Ma is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as a caregiver for his ill mother, providing cooking and cleaning support. 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 employs modern portfolio theory and extensive research resources to guide investment decisions and provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Swaffin Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and analysis techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and under Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Daniel Scalley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006, as well as Bank of America since 2009. 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 offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Liu is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2024 to the present. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of family rental properties in Nevada and 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marlon Villavicencio is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, as well as ongoing involvement with MV Insurance Services, Inc. and MCV Enterprises LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Alex Pineda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., First Republic Bank, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Anthony Hsiao is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, as well as at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gregory Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a family business managing land assets formerly comprising a mobile home park in Paradise, CA, and also holds ownership in a separate cabin property through an S-Corp. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aspasia Iosifellis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, CA, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board of Directors member for the Greek American Professional Women Society, a nonprofit focused on promoting Greek culture and providing scholarships. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Jon King is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Hannah Quinton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade from 2022 to 2024. 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 operates a hybrid advisory model combining non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Norman Lam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Investment Services, Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Charles Schwab, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Yuqing Zhang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Yuqing held roles at Aspiriant, Golden Eagle Asset Management, and CICC Wealth Management, and has academic experience from the University of Southern California and the University of California, Irvine. Yuqing holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and capital markets services through a broad platform.

Ali Shan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans aligned with their distinctive goals and priorities. His approach incorporates investment planning, retirement planning, and tax-efficient investing to assist clients in growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. Ali has held various roles in the financial services sector, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Sr. Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor at ADP Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022, and Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License and is proficient in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional duties, Ali engages in cooking and baking, enjoys outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Joshua Mcferron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2005, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Based in San Francisco, CA, he has been with Morgan Stanley for over two decades. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs emphasizing tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Wenqin Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. Sun holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Yapaola is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and BancWest Investment Services. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in Redwood City, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and investment options influenced by affiliated product ecosystems.

Masood Niazi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Citigroup and Merrill. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience operating a business in import and export. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a framework that may incorporate ESG considerations.

Shani Hatcher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a retail and online business called Shani's Living Creations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment modeling to support its advisory services.