Xiaoyan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lonergan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Hazy Hen Endeavors LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Sharon Chung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with the Judicial Council of California and various consulting and civic organizations. 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 modeling techniques.

Sergio Santilli is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments, where he obtained his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as a California Insurance License. Sergio holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sergio's expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. As a member of the Santilli/Buhl Group at Merrill, he emphasizes goals-based financial planning tailored to clients' unique risk tolerances and life objectives. He aims to provide clear and transparent advice to help clients navigate the complexities of investing and build long-lasting relationships through education and ongoing market insights. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory. A Bay Area native, Sergio is fluent in Italian and English. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, camping, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Brian Houle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools, utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from the Global Investment Committee.

Kathy Tabrizi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vallapuzha Sandhya is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Gia Luu Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Phan worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Additionally, Phan has been affiliated with Mission College since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Nathan Walsh is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, and has four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Runtao Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and positions outside the financial industry such as with Shanghai Flavor and the American Academy of English. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Owen Byrnes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Byrnes & Associates team. The team manages $905 million of entrusted client assets and has over three decades of experience working with select families to help preserve and grow their wealth. Byrnes & Associates consists of three financial advisors and an experienced client associate. Owen focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the goals of each client. His expertise areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works to develop flexible financial strategies that align with the changing market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nevada - Reno and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Owen enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Walsh is a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he is engaged in developing his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. As a trainee, Ryan is building his experience within the finance industry, focusing on gaining the skills necessary to support clients in managing their financial goals. His current position places him within the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team, where he is advancing his professional knowledge and capabilities.

Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. 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 separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.

Ariana Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Drivetime, Chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, and Enterprise Rent A Car. Outside of finance, he works as a clerk in a convenience store. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Wong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Wong holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate investment ventures as a passive investor and limited member. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless otherwise engaged.

Troy Ryder is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and previously spent 10 years with Investors Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an adventure training business, ROC Warrior, and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on education and training. He is also the inventor and founder of a home waste treatment system company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Dinesh Sawal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fremont, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Alameda County Library Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with personalized recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.