Lee Sundstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor driving for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Jennifer Lo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO Harris Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform where advisors can implement diverse investment strategies, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Peter Torchia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1985 and at Bank of America since 2009. 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 various institutional investors.

Xiaosheng Mei is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Erik Peterson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Apex Systems, and Quality First Home Improvement. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Ryan Meirose is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Family Office and held positions across several other companies including California People Service and Simon Property Group. Outside of his advisory role, Meirose is involved with Backlit People LLC, an art and culture-focused business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Caroline Angelica Lopez Robles is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, BMO Harris Bank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using approved tools and analytic methods, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brendan Duffy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 through 2024. Brendan's work focuses on providing ongoing financial planning tailored to the specific needs and goals of his clients. With a background that emphasizes analytical skills, Brendan assists clients in addressing various challenges related to their financial objectives. As a native of Silicon Valley, he engages closely with local clients and their families to provide guidance on pertinent financial topics. Brendan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Brendan enjoys activities such as going to the beach, playing board games, spending time with family, listening to music, and swimming.

Jose Casarez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Republic Bank, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Technology 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Alejandra Venezia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Jeenchen Chen is a financial advisor with Cetera in Palo Alto, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Chen held roles in healthcare and insurance firms and has contributed as an academic author in biomedical research. Outside of financial advising, Chen is involved in several medical technology advisory roles and business consulting through Humanity Digital LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jesse Mares is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Yue Pang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Pang worked in the restaurant industry with Sushi Koya and Izakaya Ginji. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Theresa Rutledge is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Investments, and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner of ShopSense, a technology company developing shopping experiences during broadcast and streaming events, and serves on the Endowment Committee for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Terry Goss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following eight years at Stifel Nicolaus. Outside of finance, Goss owns Terry Goss Photography, a business focused on photography sales, prints, merchandise, and book licensing, and is active as a bassist and composer in multiple musical groups. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and broad investment offerings.

Aileen Li is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to inform its diversified investment approach.

Rivka Marom Franco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palo Alto, CA, and brings 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mitchel Sherman is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Martin, Wardin & Eissner Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of investment advising, he spends part of his time providing tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Wing Yin Lee is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2019 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. She is based in Palo Alto, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and delivers services supported by affiliated investment-management entities.