Ted Cocoles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the San Jose chapter and Treasurer of District 6 of the Pan Cretan Association of America, a nonprofit organization promoting Cretan culture and history. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and supervision.

Ariana Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Drivetime, Chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Benedictine University at Mesa. Outside of his advisory work, Reyes is a clerk at a convenience store where he handles cashiering, stocking, and customer service duties. 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. The firm delivers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

James Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of advising, Wong is involved in real estate investment through ownership and limited membership roles in several real estate entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market models in its financial planning process.

Troy Ryder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Investors Capital Corp., and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he owns an adventure training business and serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on education and community support, as well as founding a company developing home waste treatment systems. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. Their multi-manager platform allows for flexible strategy implementation, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Dinesh Sawal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Sawal serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Treasurer for the Alameda County Library Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Weiheng Zhang is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Merrill, Bank of America, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. He is based in Los Altos, CA. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG considerations within its recommended strategies.

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and 2020, respectively. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he spent time at Stonerise Capital Partners and Sam's Chowder House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Troy Reese is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in real estate capital and investment services, including positions at Kingsbarn Real Estate Capital and Marcus & Millichap. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Kosin Cheng is the Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on providing strategic wealth management guidance to families. Kosin serves as a strategist, educator, and thinking partner, collaborating closely with clients to define priorities and make informed decisions centered on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. Kosin has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President Executive Planning Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Customer Associate at CIBC. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional commitments, Kosin's interests include art, food, hiking, movies, pets, and traveling.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Susan Bergstrom is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cupertino, CA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent ten years at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Dao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and served in the Army Reserves from 2006 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and operational infrastructure.

Balasubramanyam Karanam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary program.

Daniel Sandoval is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Raymond James and its affiliated insurance group from 2015 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s advisory risk profile.

Charles Schembri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Half Moon Bay, CA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Twardowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Burlingame, California. He has worked at Fidelity since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Yuan Ting Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 research, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, supported by a centralized manager solutions team.