Cindy Asano 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 previously worked at Morgan Stanley and IEQ Capital. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with UniversalGiving, a nonprofit organization where she assists in vetting nonprofits for compliance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide customized investment recommendations.

Marlon Villavicencio is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. His prior work 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 a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alex Pineda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., First Republic Bank, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Anthony Hsiao is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016, with an ongoing affiliation with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gregory Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Grizzly Hilton Inc and Apple Tree Village LLC, a family-owned business that manages land in California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, and other institutional clients.

Aspasia Iosifellis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing one year of industry experience. She has 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 organization focused on promoting Greek culture and providing scholarships. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations and foundations, providing asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

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 credentials 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 the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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 finance, he was involved in an import-export and automobile business, Niazi Import Export LLC/Empire Motors, from 2020 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shani Hatcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Shani's Living Creations, a retail and online store based in Hayward, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alice Kwok is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program. The firm serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Walter Lim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Kapolei, Hawaii. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Kirk Cowan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Doric Realty Inc for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Nicole Hindin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an employee in two San Francisco-based restaurant and nightlife businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, leveraging firm-approved tools and models to support client planning needs.

David Michael Shaw is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, CA, where he has worked since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience. He serves as a Naval Reserve Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients.