Natasha Escareno is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Cetera. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Sarah Freitas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citibank/Citigroup and LPL. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Yubi Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and have worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and First Republic Investment Management. Yubi is based in Palo Alto, CA. 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. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a range of investment products and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Apollo Santos is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2023. He assists clients in creating financial plans tailored for individuals and families at various stages of their lives. Prior to this role, he served as an Executive Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2020 and 2023. His expertise includes wealth planning and investment strategies, leveraging his team's dedication to provide personalized financial guidance. Apollo holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and client services.

Narayana Murthy Nyayapati is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Moolya Wealth Management, Becton Dickinson and Company, and Vistex, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he consults in technology architecture, project management, programming, and business development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Mok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2009. He has been a financial advisor since 1980, bringing decades of experience in total wealth management to his clients. Charles focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement and investment planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. His investment approach employs a top-down methodology, beginning with an analysis of the fundamentals of each country's economy to inform sector and individual investment selections. Charles has extensive experience in stock, bond, and mutual fund research and incorporates alternative investments selectively to enhance portfolio construction. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma/GED from the University of Texas System. Outside of his professional work, Charles participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, photography, and traveling.

Douglas Keyston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Keyston is a partner in Silversword Investors, an agriculture-related investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and various modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Plascencia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Excite Credit Union, Charles Schwab, Securitas, Allied Universal, and World Financial Group. Outside of advisory roles, he is a commissioned notary in California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to ERISA-qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Anil Ratnani is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and one year at Fusion Forte Inc. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Ransohoff is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1991, concurrently working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, focusing on efforts to help individuals gain workforce skills and improve their opportunities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Richard Simpson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brentwood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with multiple health insurance providers. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Scott Rash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Rash serves as a non-public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Veronica Aquilina is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through both brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Tina Wang is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2016. She has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including previous roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2015 and as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2015. Her expertise lies in wealth planning and developing dynamic financial plans tailored to clients' needs. Tina is committed to assisting clients in selecting managed offering strategies designed to benefit them and their families both now and in the future. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Tina enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Desirae Bennett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Placer County Superior Court and California State University, Monterey Bay. 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 modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michelle Peng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a partner in a technology consulting firm and co-trustee of a defined benefit plan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Ben Krugman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2004, accumulating 22 years of industry experience. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Evan Rohrbough is a financial advisor at Stifel with 49 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Roberta Arakaki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in paper crafting and stamping, operating a small business focused on greeting cards and crafting products, and she also sells Tupperware as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models to support client planning needs.

Ahmed Khatib is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with entrepreneurs, wealth creators, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth clients to help them grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth more effectively. Ahmed focuses on understanding his clients’ unique financial goals and developing clear strategies that address the complexities associated with substantial wealth. Ahmed has extensive experience in investing and wealth management, having worked since 2000. Prior to joining Merrill, he was a Senior Investment Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management. His expertise spans areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. He holds an M.B.A. from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. His education also includes a year of study at the University of Reading in England. Ahmed is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of LifeMoves, a Bay Area nonprofit supporting homeless families and individuals. Ahmed is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and resides in San Mateo with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, tennis, basketball, and playing guitar.