Anthony Custodio is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, California, and has prior experience at First Republic and Bank of America, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer committee member on the investment committee for TheatreWorks. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a non-discretionary approach that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Finston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, E*Trade, and Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes non-financial roles at Redwood Harley Davidson and Evergreen MKTG LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that encompass both retail and institutional investment solutions.

David Freeman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ferguson Law Group, Inc., University of California Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension, and Dayton Law Firm, P.C. He has been with Merrill since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olga Tsepalova is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. She has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Fidelity for the past 12 years. In her current role, she assists clients and their families in constructing and executing comprehensive financial plans and helps them navigate complex financial decisions. Olga's professional experience includes positions such as Vice President, Wealth Planner and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles at Metlife Securities, Ameriprise Financial, US Bancorp, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. On a personal note, Olga is happily married with three children and a dog.

Oksana Yuzefovich is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients, Wealth Management Advisors, and the broader Fidelity team to implement strategies aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring wealth. She is focused on providing excellent service and fostering positive client experiences in every interaction. Her professional background includes roles as a Principal at Silicon Valley Capital Partners from 2021 to 2023, as well as positions at Fidelity Investments including Senior Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2021 and Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2018. Oksana holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Oksana's interests include cooking and baking, hiking, visiting museums, music, outdoor adventures, and playing table tennis.

Aron Shimada is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He is based in San Jose, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Steffen Hack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and economic modeling in its financial planning processes.

Lily Tran is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity. She has a professional background as a Financial Advisor, having worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2024 and at Citigroup from 2018 to 2021. Her career is centered on helping clients make confident and informed decisions about their wealth through personalized strategies. Lily holds a CA Insurance License. She values building relationships based on trust and transparency, focusing on financial stability and thoughtful planning. Outside of her professional work, she is interested in fitness, social events, hiking, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Syed Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nguyen La is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Nguyen worked at Keypoint Credit Union and held positions in both academic and corporate environments including San Jose State University, NEC Labs America, De Anza College, and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Fadi Aridi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and Coastal Roofing and Solar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hector Pachuca Lara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cheryl Marquez is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, INC., various insurance carriers, and operating her own entities, including Marquez & Hsieh, LLC and Cheryl L Marquez, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she was involved with Monterey Zoo for three years. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Al Barron is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Heather Wood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Santa Clara, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kathleen Vogt is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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, and various institutional investors.

Gavin Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He also provides in-home supportive services care to a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in their investment approach.

Joseph Basulto is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals and financial vision. He aims to provide clients with the information necessary to make confident decisions related to their overall financial wellness. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and Workplace Financial Consultant. His extensive experience spans financial consulting and client relationship management within the company. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gregory Sivaslian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He is also the sole owner of Sivaslian & Associates, where he brokers life, disability, and health insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife co-own and manage several rental properties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms.

Phuong Quach is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Quach serves as treasurer on the board of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council and chairs the FPA NorCal Conference Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.