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.

Ryan Seay is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He is based in San Jose, CA. 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 supported by proprietary tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Samantha Williams is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2011, including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Samantha worked at JPMorgan Chase as a Licensed Personal Banker and at E*TRADE FINANCIAL as an Executive Services Specialist. She also held a position with American Express Financial Advisors. Samantha holds a California Insurance License. She is focused on building long-term relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust and collaboration to develop holistic financial plans tailored to their unique experiences and goals. Outside of her professional career, Samantha enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, caring for pets, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

James Gagnon Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable health insurance activities related to Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Seongu Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tri Nguyen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, Tri serves as an advocate for clients, collaborating to develop financial plans tailored to each family's unique needs. Tri emphasizes thoughtful strategy development, identifying opportunities for improvement, and maintaining open, ongoing communication. Tri has professional experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2021 to 2023 and as a Financial Solution Advisor at Bank of America from 2016 to 2021. Tri holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Tri has interests in badminton, exploring food as a foodie, and spending time with pets.

Yanming Lin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise for eight years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Heather Wong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include structured planning but generally does not act as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.