Brad Baron is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including VIA Rehabilitation, the Catholic Community Foundation, Financial Administrative Support Services, and The Health Trust, focusing on governance and finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brendan Narksompop is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes positions at Stanford University and the University of California, Davis. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Wayne Cymrot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee in an investment-related trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Roodman is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He previously worked at California Bank & Trust/Zions Bank and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Reznim LLC, an e-commerce business operated with family members. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Steven Feng is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Luong is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Vanguard, and Bank of America. His background also includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Lifo.ai and SPI Energy, as well as academic experience at Santa Clara University and the University of California, Berkeley. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Russell Bordonaro is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 31 years of experience in wealth management, he specializes in creating personalized financial strategies that reflect his clients’ unique goals and priorities. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and portfolio management. Russell began planning for his financial future while still in college, applying his early experience from the hospitality industry to develop a strong foundation in investment and service. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and holds professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Russell emphasizes a collaborative, one-on-one approach with clients, beginning every relationship with a comprehensive review of their current financial situation and future aspirations to build a flexible, tailored strategy. Outside of his professional work, Russell is active in his community and values spending time volunteering. He enjoys a variety of personal interests including hiking, cooking, biking, gardening, painting, photography, reading, and spending time with his family. He often engages in art projects and outdoor activities with his adult son while teaching him about the importance of investing in the future.

Victoria Shen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, as well as at Barking Frog Innovations from 2017 to 2019. Based in Palo Alto, California, she currently serves clients through Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. 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 financial planning and estate strategies, employing structured planning tools and analyses to support client decision-making.

Matthias Kattick is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held roles as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2023 to 2025 and has experience as a Registered Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2023. His earlier positions include Registered Representative roles at Ally Invest and JP Morgan Securities in 2017, as well as a Registered Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2017, and an Internal Associate at Incapital in 2017. His expertise encompasses retirement transitions, investment strategy, and comprehensive financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' unique financial goals to provide tailored guidance. Matthias holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Matthias has interests in beach activities, boating, fitness, football, hiking, and pets.

Claudia Angeja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including her current role starting in 2025. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Emily Vanhoorickx is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1980. Vanhoorickx serves as treasurer and board member of the CEP Society, an alumni association for Certified Equity Professionals at Santa Clara University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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 research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Gerald Brown is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry providers.

Sophia Pires is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Pires is based in Palo Alto, CA, and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools.

Stephanie Shum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burlingame, CA, holding CFP®, Series 66, and Series 63 credentials, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC from 2023 to 2025, and was self-employed from 2011 to 2018. LPL Financial serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Veronica Yapp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and American Express. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner and owner of JVA Supply LLC, a delivery service for non-durable goods serving small businesses in her community. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Paul Dines is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA, where he has worked for 20 years. He holds a Series 66 designation and has spent his entire industry career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Colin Cassady is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business focused on capturing life events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dustin Brunzlick is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at R.E. Edwards Associates Inc. and State Farm Insurance. Outside of finance, he is the captain of the San Francisco 49ers Touchdown Team, responsible for designing the routes for the team's flag runners during game introductions and celebrations. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

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 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, she works as a yoga instructor and also engages in consulting as a secret shopper. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.