Adam Anakota is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, HSBC Securities, and HSBC Bank USA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

David Gambelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Lisa Furlong is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax and LPL Financial. She is a partner at Mayer & Associates Advisory LLC, where she provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

Daniel Baskin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Madalina Andrei is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012, working out of Mountain View, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Joshua Sangalang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and various positions outside finance, such as at Bennies Bread and Pumpernickel Pickle Catering Company. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, integrating a broad range of investment options and centralized operational support.

Thuy Khanh Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan entities since 2014, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Since 2014, she has been associated with JP Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Vicky Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Carlos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following a one-year break in 2016–2017. 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Luke Sweet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at Lyft for one year and spent two years at the University of California, Davis. Sweet also served in the United States Army National Guard from 2008 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tom Gai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Peter Wisowaty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has professional experience beginning in 2023 with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. His prior work includes roles in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial plans.

Antoine Malouin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Ameriprise in 2023 after completing his studies at UC Irvine. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its advisory process.

Anthony Essma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley since 2014. He co-owns a rental property with his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Fred Rice is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Royal Alliance Associates. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Yang Chen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. Yang holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master's Degree from Boston University and a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University.

Michael Manneh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Flagtar Private Bank and First Republic Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jacqueline Mayer is a CFP® certificant with 44 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. Her career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial, as well as managing her own firm, Mayer & Associates Advisory LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a separate business that involves leasing office space. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robert Vaughan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Apttus from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Clayton Vandenbossche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, E.K. Riley Investments, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved in insurance brokerage, selling indexed universal life, universal life, term, and long-term care insurance products. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mohammad Umar Shams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, HSBC, JP Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.