Aidin Soltani Hendesi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and providing discretionary investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Manning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Deutsche Bank Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning through employer agreements.

Matthew Mcgrouther is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Douglas Gilliland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in elder care and support for a minor child through activities connected with the County of Santa Clara. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

George Pekeshe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Rettew, Enviroscan Inc, Stanford Federal Credit Union, and Franklin and Marshall College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Julian Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Phaby Utomo is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Utomo worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and UBS Wealth Management. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Utomo holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Roger Toguchi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of a family-owned investment-related corporation and co-trustee of his parents' trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services primarily to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Tallon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing several years of experience in financial advisory roles. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as a Financial Consultant at Scott Trade in 2016. He then served as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025 before assuming his current role. Eric holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. He partners with clients to build long-term financial advisory relationships, aiming to deliver tailored and objective advice that empowers clients to pursue their personal passions and goals. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys gardening, hiking, parenthood, reading, and playing tennis.

Gregory Newell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Schwab affiliates, including Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premier Bank. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-depth research and a centralized operational structure.

Christopher Devcich is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a broad range of household and organizational types. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and provides a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including overlay and tax-efficient services.

Kevin Espinoza is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Newark, CA. He has been with Merrill since 2025 and has previous work experience in various roles outside the financial industry. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Charles Pickett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sarah Delaney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Marina Strasser is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA. Her work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of financial services, she owns an investment property that she plans to rent out beginning in December 2025. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Hilary P. Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She primarily serves individuals, families, and small institutions, helping them achieve their financial goals through strategic development and ongoing management. Ms. Jones incorporates her personal experience with saving for college, retirement planning, elder care, wealth transfer, and divorce into her client services. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at AG Edwards. Before her career in financial advising, she held roles managing Human Resource departments at Hewlett Packard and Agilent, and served as Dean of Admissions at a private college in northern California. Ms. Jones earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Asian Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her investment philosophy is informed by a long-term market perspective and a family tradition of commitment to client relationships, spanning three generations. She focuses on combining traditional investments with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management strategies and approved third-party portfolios, with a particular interest in retirement issues affecting the Baby Boom generation. Outside of her professional work, Ms. Jones is active in the Palo Alto community. She serves as President of the Association for Senior Day Health and is involved with various local organizations including the Foothills Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Palo Alto Woman's Club.

Esfandiar Zartoshty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Pacific and Vector Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and asset management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Juan Rojas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Phases Financial Group, a multi-member LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.

Scott Morris is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at OSAIC and previously worked for 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he offers fixed and indexed annuities as well as traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Robert Ha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has experience with several financial institutions, including Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and uses diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.