Sophia Sun is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2009, including roles at Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Premier Bank, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of her advisory work, she supports her spouse in managing rental property. Charles Schwab 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 separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized custodial and operational systems.

Dominic Colabianchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and First Republic Bank. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Parker Cruce is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Ernst & Young, and Robert W. Baird & Co. He has also been involved with Ducks Unlimited. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the 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.

Gioia Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Mc Carthy serves as an advisory board member for Jewish Vocational Services, a charitable organization based 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Wahl is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as varied positions outside finance such as at Bay Club Courtside and UCSB Recreation Center. 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 separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.

Chung Yan Ho is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS Financial Services in 2019, he worked at UBS AG from 2012 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Li Zhu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Li spent ten years at JPMC Hong Kong Branch. Outside of financial services, Li is a financial investor in Sandy Health, a healthcare technology startup leveraging AI to improve system efficiency. 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 while allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

James Babson is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to Schwab, he was employed at Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. and Aberdeen Fund Distributors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Trent Sova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. 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, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elio Issa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, CA, with no prior industry experience before joining the firm. His work history includes multiple terms at Morgan Stanley and a brief period at Equitable Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nasser Abdulkariem is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, First Republic Investment Management, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a research-supported investment process.

Casey Dow is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Casey’s background includes roles at Del Monte Foods Inc. and Ernst & Young, as well as four years at Santa Clara University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

David Traverso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Billy Manning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner involved in property management activities in Oakland, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Fahrudin Velic is a financial advisor at Stifel with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Mark Brian Canlapan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Citibank. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Russell Hoss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior experience at CBRE Inc., Norco College, loanDepot Inc., SetSchedule LLC, and Yuen Enterprises One Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Abrahams is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Stifel Public Finance as well as roles connected to educational and community organizations including Tulane University, Brentwood School, and local synagogues. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Adriana Molinar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert Sinskey Vineyards and Glass Onion Catering & Gourmet Foods, as well as six years in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

William Caddick Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has an investment-related interest in single-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors in delivering customized, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.