Thomas J. Bisceglia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009 in San Jose, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Ian Mcintosh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2005 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Fieldday Solutions, a business providing software applications for technical support groups. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Karen Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously at Merrill from 2009 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in an IPS-driven process and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored plan-level advisory services.

Penelope Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of advising, she is involved as an In-Home Supportive Services provider and participates in a family business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 model portfolios and research.

Kimberly Grubisich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. She is based in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, but clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Nora Zele is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she is currently part of a large advisory team at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Suzy Fisk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Suzy is approved to serve as a non-public arbitrator on FINRA’s roster, participating in dispute resolution panels occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting its services with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rashmina Lalani is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as a Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. Prior to this, Rashmina worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2020 and has held various analyst positions at firms including IGI Finex Securities, Tundra Fonder AB, Arif Habib Limited, and Alfalah GHP Investment Management. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Rashmina holds a CFA designation and an MBA. She possesses a California Insurance License. Her professional focus includes helping clients navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence, emphasizing personal and values-driven financial planning. Outside of her professional life, Rashmina's personal interests include family activities, fitness, social events with friends, movies, music, and reading.

Joshua Payne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Payne Group, Inc., which operates for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Vijaylakshmi Shetty is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2011, with prior experience at TIAA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daphne Chan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and previously held roles at Futu Inc/MooMoo Financial Inc and Standard Chartered/Hong Kong Bank. 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.

Adriana Maria Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Manuel Baca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities since 2015 and a one-year position at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he was involved with West Coast Fitness LLC from 2021 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Kang is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Walker & Dunlop, LLC, and PredictView Technologies. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Benjamin Pang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in the education sector at Milpitas Unified School District and San Benito High School District. He is also a partner in Besaga LLC and Besato LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Nicolas St Geme is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

The Phong Truong is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. for five years and was engaged in homemaking for two 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Crockett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica since 2002 and spent one year at UCT Marchi. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers model-based investment strategies and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Ronald Gunawan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held roles in the financial services industry including Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2020 to 2022 and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2020. His professional focus includes wealth planning and financial consulting, with an emphasis on building lasting relationships and helping clients work towards goals such as comfortable retirement, wealth accumulation, and maintaining their current lifestyle. Ronald holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning. No additional information regarding education, credentials beyond insurance licensing, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Matthew Barker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Reef Hunters, LLC, an investment and real estate firm based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, serving clients with a wide range of investment and planning services.