Derek Ferriera is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he co-authored the book "Master Your Financial Success." OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using multiple asset classes and third-party money managers.

Hoa Kha is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is planning an e-commerce sole proprietorship selling used clothes, collectible dolls, and Funko Pop items through social media platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis and include access to a broad range of funds and strategies approved through internal review.

Erin Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and held roles at Data Axle, Aviva Stadium, Boston College, Avenir Restaurant Group, and Saint Francis High School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Charles Miller III is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked at T-Mobile for eight years and Foothill College for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides mobile notary public services and works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and Lyft in the Bay Area. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alia Davariar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill in San Jose, CA. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Barbara Madden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2001, including her current role since 2020, and previously spent 13 years at Mission College. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and advisory support through a centralized consulting team.

Erika Tonges is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, following four years at GNorth. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Darren Bado is a CFP® with five years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Kestra Advisory, and Transitions Wealth Advisors among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Sameera Gupta is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior executive roles with global organizations including Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Visa Inc., and Western Union. Sameera leverages her extensive background in developing and launching financial products across multiple continents to assist individuals, small businesses, and senior corporate executives with complex wealth management needs such as concentrated stock options, deferred compensation, and estate planning. Sameera holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Allahabad and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Hindi, and German, she has a global perspective shaped by her experience living and working on four continents. Her client focus areas include personal retirement planning, executive compensation, college education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. In addition to her professional work, Sameera supports nonprofits that benefit families and communities, including Minds Matter. She resides in Los Altos with her husband and enjoys interests such as boating, cooking, gardening, hiking, yoga, and spending time with her family. Sameera previously served as a board member of the Economic Development Council at the Metro Denver Chamber.

Tracey Stanga Jarvis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a distinctive operational structure that includes centralized custody and an alternative investments program.

Charles Corley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Terry Mckee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jason Drotar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he is a notary public and co-owns a fitness studio franchise with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with planning engagements typically discrete and client-implementation optional.

David Foguet is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following seven years at MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial and tax planning services as a Certified Public Accountant. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and structured, collaborative client relationships.

Karen Spencer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products while leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Dienyung Sun is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2023, Sun worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2013 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Mai Yee Marian Ting is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients and their families to help achieve financial goals and address complex financial issues by offering personalized, planning-based strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation. Marian serves a select group of affluent clients, including corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, business owners, retirees, and families with special needs children. She emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management, which includes thorough risk management reviews and the creation of tax-sensitive investment portfolios utilizing ETFs, index-linked notes, mutual funds, annuities, and separately managed accounts. Marian focuses on intergenerational wealth transfer and works to align financial plans with each client’s vision of success. A graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree, Marian holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond her advisory work, Marian is engaged in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, gardening, genealogy, hiking, music, reading, running, traveling, and yoga.

Jolly Kang is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Kang provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Svetla Vavova Clifford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Blakeley Group, Charles Schwab, and American Century Investment Services. She is also the owner of Uniquely Yours Designer Dolls, a doll customizing business she has operated since 1999. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Miguel Jimenez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2021, following a 15-year tenure at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.