Gino Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 8 years of experience in the securities industry, including his previous role as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan. In that capacity, he specialized in assisting affluent bank clients by offering tailored solutions for complex personal and business financial needs through Wealth Management Platforms. Gino focuses on providing personalized advice grounded in financial analysis, aiming to help clients meet their short- and long-term goals. His expertise covers areas such as employee benefits planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Gino holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Santo Tomas and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional commitments, Gino resides in San Francisco with his wife Alma and their two children. He enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with his family. Additionally, he participates in community activities, reflecting the tradition of community involvement upheld by Merrill.

Vincent LaRocca is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to design financial plans that align with their unique goals and aims to empower them to make informed decisions by building a roadmap together towards financial success. Vincent has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2024, Relationship Manager in 2024, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Raymond Ruan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he was an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2012, and before that, a Personal Relationship Advisor at Citicorp Investment Services from 2006 to 2009. Raymond holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in art, hiking, museums, photography, and traveling.

Michael Muir is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2014 to 2018 in various capacities. Outside of finance, he is involved in establishing an LLC that provides consulting services related to travel planning. Fisher Investments manages discretionary portfolios for a global client base, including institutional and high-net-worth investors, utilizing a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios with tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Vera Laver is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at firms including Raymond James and has been involved in various roles since 2007. Outside of financial advising, she provides notary services in California, including document notarization and wedding services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Leo Meneses is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding a client's family, financial situation, and priorities. Leo helps clients develop customized strategies that are adaptable to changing needs and market conditions, utilizing investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Leo holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Leo is involved in the community as a Millbrae Recreation Baseball Coach. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as baseball, biking, football, hiking, reading, running, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Scott Levaggi is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Kong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has a longstanding background at Avantax Advisory Services LLC and Avantax Insurance Agency LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized institutional services.

Charlie Ramos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Ramos serves as a non-voting member of the Investment Committee at Saint Peter's University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Jacob Rabin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Carbahal and Company, and Upwelling Capital. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Lisa Rose is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2000. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Mathew Mcclain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. 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 within its investment menus.

Calvin Shiu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding the ChFC® designation with 23 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online coffee K-Cup sales business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader investment menu that features insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Jack Hsia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he holds a minority ownership in a manufacturing company, Union Tech Co, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Faizan Bilal Habib is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several banks in the Middle East. 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. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Pierre Andre Volpe is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Hallmark Aviation Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Brandon James is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property managed by its residential HOA. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a structured approach to alternative investments.

James Marguet is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and 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 analysis.

Davis Tsai is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Fidelity with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wellesley Partners and Gochi HK, as well as attendance at the University of Colorado Boulder. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients including retail, institutional investors, and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Eric Castillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for six years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and quantitative modeling.