Sean Layton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing in-depth, individualized financial advice aimed at helping clients make informed investment decisions. His focus areas include executive compensation, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sean is committed to acting with honesty and integrity, delivering premier customer service and extensive financial resources to assist clients in reaching their personal and financial goals. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a double concentration in marketing and entrepreneurship from California State University, Monterey Bay. During his time at CSUMB, he was recognized as a business leader and received the school’s capstone award. Prior to his current role, Sean worked at BuildingWise, LLC, where he provided customized green building solutions with a focus on LEED-EB certifications in the San Francisco Bay area. He applies a sustainable and renewable approach to his wealth management practice. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities including rock climbing and golfing. He embraces the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Sean holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Philip Moffatt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas Methodist Foundation, National United Bank, and Southwestern University. 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 tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Erick Milanco is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and also worked at Raymond Handling Concepts Corp from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Milanco owns Prime Lift Tires, LLC, a forklift repair and service business, and works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and DoorDash. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model‑delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and execution services delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Paulo Manalo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He works closely with clients to develop customized financial strategies aimed at addressing their specific objectives and supporting them throughout various stages of life. Prior to his current position, Paulo was a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Chase from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Private Client Banker at the same institution from 2013 to 2020. His experience spans multiple facets of financial advisory and client relationship management. Paulo holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting.

Richard Diregolo II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc., SGC Financial & Insurance Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co from 2007 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Jones III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large 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 that use firm-approved tools and models to support client investment decisions.

Eric Stryker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Salvatore Azzolino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Larry Ngai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, HSBC Securities, LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, and Charles Schwab. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Yan Chyrle Maxilum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets based in San Jose, CA, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment goals.

Zhongguang Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Cindy Shi is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has over 20 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, Shi operates a tax preparation business as a CPA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to a range of platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Szufan Su is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic, Citigroup/Citibank, and Heartland/Global Payments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

Jacob Whitaker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, THE Financial Services NETWORK, and Whitaker & Associates. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shirley Chen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a healthcare consulting business that supports her husband’s medical consulting practice. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial strategies. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and fee-based planning.

Daniel Weisman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Sunnyvale, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, having worked at Charles Schwab Bank Ssb since 2005 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties managed by a third party. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and conducting due diligence on alternative investments through its integrated operational platform.

Serena Truong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She worked at Pantheon Wealth Planning from 2017 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley, where she has been since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety 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 models.

Naushaba Rashid is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Dana Ruusinen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Ruusinen serves on the Strong Schools Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Palo Alto Unified School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Jacky Zhang is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and objectives to build and maintain long-term financial plans. He aims to provide candid assessments to assist clients in making important financial decisions and maintains regular contact to keep plans on track and adjust them as needed. Prior to his current role, Jacky Zhang served as Vice President and Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan & Chase Co. from 2017 to 2018, Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2016 to 2017, Branch Manager at Scottrade Inc. from 2014 to 2016, and Investment Consultant at Scottrade Inc. from 2009 to 2014. He holds a California insurance license. Outside of work, Jacky Zhang has interests in biking, cars, fishing, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.