Malyssa Schielke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously working at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home support services as a care provider for an individual with multiple sclerosis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Johanna Vargas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for three years and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for fifteen years. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools.

Anthony Custodio is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, and has held previous roles at First Republic, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Custodio serves as a volunteer committee member on the investment committee for TheatreWorks and acts as an executor for a family trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

David Finston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, E*Trade, and Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes non-financial roles at Redwood Harley Davidson and Evergreen MKTG LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that encompass both retail and institutional investment solutions.

David Freeman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ferguson Law Group, Inc., University of California Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension, and Dayton Law Firm, P.C. He has been with Merrill since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olga Tsepalova is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. She has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Fidelity for the past 12 years. In her current role, she assists clients and their families in constructing and executing comprehensive financial plans and helps them navigate complex financial decisions. Olga's professional experience includes positions such as Vice President, Wealth Planner and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles at Metlife Securities, Ameriprise Financial, US Bancorp, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. On a personal note, Olga is happily married with three children and a dog.

Oksana Yuzefovich is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients, Wealth Management Advisors, and the broader Fidelity team to implement strategies aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring wealth. She is focused on providing excellent service and fostering positive client experiences in every interaction. Her professional background includes roles as a Principal at Silicon Valley Capital Partners from 2021 to 2023, as well as positions at Fidelity Investments including Senior Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2021 and Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2018. Oksana holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Oksana's interests include cooking and baking, hiking, visiting museums, music, outdoor adventures, and playing table tennis.

Aron Shimada is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Morgan Stanley, and Waddell & Reed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support its investment strategies, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steffen Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and economic modeling in its financial planning processes.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo in various roles since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and ESG factors.

Nguyen La is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Nguyen worked at Keypoint Credit Union and held positions in both academic and corporate environments including San Jose State University, NEC Labs America, De Anza College, and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Fadi Aridi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and Coastal Roofing and Solar. 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 services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hector Pachuca Lara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2009. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Heather Wood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Andrew Lunney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning that uses structured discovery discussions and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations.

Gavin Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He also provides in-home supportive services care to a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in their investment approach.

Joseph Basulto is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and financial vision. He aims to provide clients with the information necessary to make confident decisions related to their overall financial wellness. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and Workplace Financial Consultant. His extensive experience spans financial consulting and client relationship management within the company. He holds a California Insurance License.

Wahid Nurie is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has over 20 years of experience in financial services, focusing on helping clients develop adaptable financial plans to navigate complex financial landscapes. Prior to his current role, Wahid worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2026. He also gained experience as a Financial Advisor Associate at JP Morgan Chase from 2010 to 2012, and held various roles including Financial Consultant Associate and Investment Consultant at Wells Fargo between 2004 and 2010. Early in his career, he served as a Business Banking Officer at Citibank and as a Financial Associate at Tri Counties Bank. Wahid holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in board games, comedy, family activities, parenthood, and pets.

Mark Lamb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities Inc., Financial West Group, and RBC Capital Markets. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Phuong Quach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Quach serves as treasurer on the board of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council and chairs the FPA NorCal Conference Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.