Thomas Cortopassi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Carlos, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1999 and is also an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Domarina Awdow is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she serves as a primary point of contact for affluent investors, working alongside teammates and specialists to provide efficient and individualized wealth information to clients. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Private Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager since 2021, Private Wealth Management Planning Consultant from 2018 to 2021, and Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2018. Domarina holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in food, tennis, and yoga.

Sarah Freitas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL, BMO Bank, Citibank/Citigroup, and Tech Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized due diligence process and offers a program with broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Yubi Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. Li holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Li’s background includes roles at both investment management and clearing firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mary Rapperport is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2023 and has prior experience at Relyance AI, Retain.ai, and LiveRamp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its advisory services.

Judy Keng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves a broad client base with advisory programs for individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Charles Mok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2009. He has been a financial advisor since 1980, bringing decades of experience in total wealth management to his clients. Charles focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement and investment planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. His investment approach employs a top-down methodology, beginning with an analysis of the fundamentals of each country's economy to inform sector and individual investment selections. Charles has extensive experience in stock, bond, and mutual fund research and incorporates alternative investments selectively to enhance portfolio construction. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma/GED from the University of Texas System. Outside of his professional work, Charles participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, photography, and traveling.

Douglas Keyston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Keyston is a partner in Silversword Investors, an agriculture-related investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and various modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Freeman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 48 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he collects comic art, attends conventions, and posts artwork online. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Ajanta Basak is a financial advisor with Merrill in Foster City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and fundraising volunteer for the Chitresh Das Institute, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco. 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, and institutional investors.

Thomas Ransohoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes time monthly to Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, assisting with workforce reintegration and skill development for community members. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with various portfolio implementation options tailored to client needs.

Peter Skinner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summitry and Land Title Guarantee Company, as well as experience with Santa Clara University and Colorado Academy. 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 tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Khoa Luong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role starting in 2017, he worked at Enterprise Holdings from 2013 to 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Scott Rash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Rash serves as a non-public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Amy Cook is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. She has a diverse background including roles in insurance, financial planning, and business ownership, as well as community involvement with the Police Activities League and the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce. Outside of finance, Amy is an author of children’s books and financial education materials. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a broad scope of financial activities.

Ahmed Khatib is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with entrepreneurs, wealth creators, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth clients to help them grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth more effectively. Ahmed focuses on understanding his clients’ unique financial goals and developing clear strategies that address the complexities associated with substantial wealth. Ahmed has extensive experience in investing and wealth management, having worked since 2000. Prior to joining Merrill, he was a Senior Investment Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management. His expertise spans areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. He holds an M.B.A. from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. His education also includes a year of study at the University of Reading in England. Ahmed is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of LifeMoves, a Bay Area nonprofit supporting homeless families and individuals. Ahmed is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and resides in San Mateo with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, tennis, basketball, and playing guitar.

Gail Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of Associate Resources LLC, a strategy consulting firm, and is a board member of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining financial planning and estate strategies with a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Solaria Perez Stepanov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SOLARIA TV, a video production business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Khiet Huynh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and comprehensive asset management. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers diverse investment products and services.

Kanak Agarwal is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Kanak has been with Fidelity since 2021, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kanak worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021, and as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2017 to 2018. Earlier, Kanak gained experience as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Kanak holds a California Insurance License. As a financial consultant, Kanak focuses on working closely with clients to understand their goals, concerns, and preferences in order to develop customized financial plans. Kanak emphasizes providing education, guidance, and maintaining ongoing personalized relationships with clients. Outside of work, Kanak enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.