Sarah Hipolito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and held roles outside finance, including positions at Topgolf and STK Las Vegas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial planning programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Teri Yamamura is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes extensive tenure at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of financial advising, she works as a yoga instructor and provides consulting services as a secret shopper. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversight, managing over $256 billion in assets with support from more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Sean Morgan is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, joining Fidelity Investments in 2026. Prior to this, his work history includes positions at various organizations such as NTD Television and Pilot City. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Morgan works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Benjamin Lundquist is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its research and due diligence teams.

Chih Chieh Lien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Andrea Trudeau is a ChFC® and financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including OSAIC since 2024, ABD Insurance & Financial Services (now Newfront) since 2012, and Foothill Securities from 1999 to 2016. In addition to advisory roles, she serves as an executive vice president at Newfront, a benefits consulting firm, where she assists employers in designing employee benefits programs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios constructed using advanced asset-allocation tools and risk assessments.

Ashveen Goundar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has held positions at Jack in the Box and Nations Hamburger. 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 supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brenda Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Fidelity since 2025 and has no prior industry experience before joining the firm. Prior to her current role, her work history includes positions outside the financial industry, such as in education and childcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Victoria Da Conceicao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously held roles at Bain & Company, GCM Grosvenor, and Oaktree Capital Management. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Alzheimer's Brain Box for five years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Tanvi Devarakonda is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background that includes roles in education and student accommodation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Elaine Ho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a part-time Chinese translator for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Michael Mosher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Portsmouth Financial Services, NB Wealth Management, and NB Securities. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and utilizes analyses such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Josiah Kwok is an advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Mountain View, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as academic positions at Bucknell University's Freeman College of Management. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

James Yeo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Sunrun and Robert Yeo Consulting. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Cliff Ahn is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and several other firms. He was previously the owner of a personal and professional coaching business, Context Switch LLC, which he is in the process of closing. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Benjamin Raney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. His earlier work includes roles at Bond Pavement and Willard Hicks Grill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, emphasizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Brandon Vargas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Chase Bank, as well as various positions at San Jose State University and other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Xi Zou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes two years at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Hayward, California. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party databases to guide its investment approach.

Ting Ngan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently practicing at J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA since 2012. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

April Heron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Heron is based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and financial products.