Alvin Wan is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at JS Appraisal, Pacific Aviation, and San Jose State University. Merrill 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.

John Lam is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and ten years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon Inc. Outside of finance, he has provided in-home supportive services as a caregiver since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sean Waters is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Sean is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Anthony Arch III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a landlord through a third party in Santa Clara, CA. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Lyre Rozelle is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 18 years of experience in financial services, Rozelle focuses on providing personalized financial planning and investment strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. Rozelle specializes in areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Rozelle earned a Bachelor's degree from an international institution in Geneva and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and French, Rozelle applies thorough financial analysis to develop tailored wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique goals and priorities. Outside of professional endeavors, Rozelle engages in personal interests such as drawing, sketching, hiking, music, and painting. Rozelle is also involved with Bank of America in community-related activities.

Daniel Sivolella is a CFA® charterholder with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and has been with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. He is based in San Francisco, CA and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. 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.

Marcy Rich is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Winston Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley & Co Inc since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models in its advisory process.

Jeffrey Mc Cann is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., Morgan Stanley, and MBS Source eTrading, Inc., and was involved with the Marin Bocce Federation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jorge Venegas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and committee insights to support its clients' financial goals.

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes and employing a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

George Aarsheim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recent experience primarily with Charles Schwab, beginning in 2024, alongside prior roles in full-time education and other fields. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Christina Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Credit Suisse AG and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Kenneth Lauranzano is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

Andrew Tse is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages residential rental properties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Scott Caldwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO Private Ledger) since 2000. In addition to his advisory work, he co-manages Sweetwater Farm LP, a limited partnership established for tax purposes, alongside his brother. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Grosse is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing services such as futures commission merchant operations, principal trading, and proprietary research.

Walton Edward "Buzz" Brown, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, California. He has been managing investments and providing financial guidance to both individual and institutional clients since 1998. In his role, Buzz focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients navigating significant life changes such as sudden wealth, approaching retirement, and those in need of stock option, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. Additionally, he has particular expertise supporting women who are newly divorced or widowed. Buzz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A third-generation Californian, he has deep roots in both Northern and Southern California and resides in the Lincoln Highlands District of Oakland. Beyond his professional commitments, Buzz participates actively in community service through volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports such as rock climbing, skydiving, and bungee jumping, as well as biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

George Jieh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in gig work through a sole proprietorship providing food delivery services in San Francisco. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.