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 with Merrill in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship under his own name and engages in gig work delivering food for DoorDash. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kim Lien Le is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, Le worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. for a combined 15 years. Outside of financial advising, Le owns a home baked goods business called SEN5ES. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Daniella Diaz-Partenach is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, progressing through various roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Senior Investments Consultant. With 26 years of experience, she works with clients and families to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Daniella holds a California Insurance License and has extensive experience in wealth management and financial consulting. Her career at Fidelity Investments has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of investment strategies and retirement solutions. Outside of her professional work, Daniella enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, exploring food, socializing with friends, caring for pets, and traveling.

John Lucas Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 17 years prior to joining Raymond James. He serves as a trusted advisor in a client estate plan, assisting with the facilitation of client wishes pursuant to wills and trusts. Raymond James & Associates is a large institution serving individuals, institutional clients, and plan sponsors with financial planning and advisory services. The firm offers a range of portfolio management styles supported by research and is notable for its municipal advisory services and comprehensive affiliate ecosystem.

Jacob Saliba is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers, and Forge Securities, as well as multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary 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.

Scott Duff is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Gilman is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, Ohio National Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He serves as Membership Chairperson and a voting board member of the NAIFA Greater Bay Area local chapter. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Wendy Venegas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of experience in the industry. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-owner of residential real estate investment properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research with a range of eligible strategies, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Amy Pham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018. Her prior experience includes positions at Bank of the West, the Oakland Raiders, Cal Football Video Services, and the University of California Berkeley. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its advisory services.

Erol Tamer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that range from retail to institutional solutions.

Reynolds Ospina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Mehrdad Azargoshasb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Edward Jones, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. 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, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Ryan Parry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS, Symmetry Financial Group, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also been involved with Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Tehema Country Club in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a broad range of investment strategies, including derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Shelley Cairns is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and currently serves dual roles at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Chloe Bui is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2022. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with the University of California, Santa Barbara, and had experience at Rita's Italian Ice. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored investment solutions.

Emily Chan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Anselmo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, Chan provides pro bono financial advice and planning to low-income immigrants through the nonprofit Serving Others Worldwide (S.O.W.). Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Ricardo Martell Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Oakland, CA, he is part of a large team serving a diverse client base. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Fernandez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, specializing in providing focused attention and one-on-one guidance to wealth creators, including senior executives with complex equity compensation needs. He offers expertise in areas such as executive trading plans, stock options, tax-minimization strategies, corporate benefits, corporate executive services, equity compensation services, and portfolio management services. Kevin and his team aim to create unified financial approaches that address both personal and professional financial aspects, delivering personalized wealth management strategies supported by insights from Merrill and access to banking services through Bank of America. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona and has earned professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His service approach is rooted in a commitment to building lasting and personal client relationships, focusing on managing wealth effectively so clients can dedicate their time to higher-value activities. Outside of his professional role, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife Meghan and their children, Faye and Jack. He engages in personal interests such as biking, golfing, music, and traveling. He also participates in community organizations including Noe Valley Chamber Music and The Olympic Club.

David Stickney is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1986 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Carry U II, LLC, a single-asset LLC that owns a recreational boat. 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.