James Li is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held roles as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Citi Global Markets Inc in 2022, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and Universal Banker at Unionbanc Investment Services from 2017 to 2018. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and wealth advising, focusing on creating sound financial plans to help clients navigate life transitions. James holds a California Insurance License.

Ellice Papp is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Altos Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2002. Papp serves on the board of directors for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, a nonprofit theatre company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Paul Magliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

John Sheehan Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and USAA Investment Management Company. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining scale with an integrated structure that includes custody and brokerage services.

Blerina Mucaj is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial needs and develop tailored plans and strategies to help them pursue their goals. Her professional experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC, where she served as a Private Client Advisor from 2019 to 2022, Financial Advisor from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Advisor Associate Trainee in 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Premier Banking Advisor at RBC Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017. Blerina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, and traveling.

Richard Amaechi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In his current role, he focuses on building strong relationships with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that evolve over time. His approach emphasizes clear communication and steady guidance to help clients make informed decisions and achieve peace of mind. Before becoming Vice President, Richard held the position of Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments and gained prior experience as a Training Manager at UBS, Retail Sales Supervisor at Vanguard, and participated in Vanguard's Emerging Leadership Development Program. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance products. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in cars, fitness, and museums.

Hunter Risbeck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Ambulance and teaching positions at Chabot College and San Francisco State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, 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 model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Jaime Bardina is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at the Milpitas Police Department for three years. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gaylord Gomez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brendan O'Brien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse in Woodside, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support clients' financial goals.

Emmanuel Assa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Bank and consulting experience with The Boston Consulting Group. He also spent several years affiliated with Stanford University and worked with Pyul Corp under Lakefront Finance and Lakefront Labs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing customized financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs structured planning tools and models to support client goals, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

John Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Elizabeth Jessup is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Origin Point in 2022 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2003. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hannah Avanessian is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She collaborates with individuals and families to create and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique lifestyles. Hannah emphasizes trust, respect, and empathy as the foundations of the strong relationships she maintains with clients. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Financial Representative in 2022, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, followed by Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025 before assuming her current position in 2026. Outside of her professional work, Hannah has interests in cooking and baking, gardening, swimming, and traveling.

Omid Sajjadi is the Market Leader responsible for overseeing Fidelity's investor centers within the San Francisco market. In this role, he provides financial and investment guidance to clients, including one-on-one retirement planning, income strategies, and college planning services. Prior to his current position, Omid served as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025. He also held the position of Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2020. Omid holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is interested in fitness, social events, museums, soccer, traveling, and yoga.

Dawn Aquilina is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 18 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and capital markets services.

Jonathan Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following two years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kosta Stathopoulos is currently Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. His leadership approach focuses on disciplined strategy combined with personalized client support, emphasizing active listening and transparent communication to help clients make informed decisions with confidence. Prior to his current position, Kosta held several roles in the financial services industry, including Institutional Consultant Relations & Business Development at Brown Advisory from 2021 to 2025, Vice President of Institutional Sales at Aristotle Capital Management from 2018 to 2021, Director of Wealth Management at TIAA between 2016 and 2018, Director of Client Services and Lead Advisor at Brighton Jones from 2013 to 2016, and Client Services Group Manager at Fisher Investments from 2005 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Kosta enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cars, family activities, fitness, reading, and traveling.

Cathy Liu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, she worked at Washington University in St. Louis for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

John Yeager is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.