Zipeng Zheng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Shoji Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paula Thielen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. In addition to her advisory work, she is a CPA and owner of Thielen & Associates, an accounting and tax preparation firm where she oversees tax planning and return review for individual and business clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning options, including access to third-party money managers and model portfolios, supported by a multi-manager platform and diverse program structures.

Maha Riaz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial strategies by tailoring plans to their evolving life stories, aiming to facilitate objective and confident decision-making aligned with clients' values and goals. Prior to her current role, Maha worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2025 to 2026, and she has experience in wealth operations from her time at SVB Private between 2021 and 2024. Her professional background encompasses financial planning and wealth management. Outside of her professional career, Maha enjoys badminton, family activities, social events with friends, horseback riding, movies, and parenthood.

Chris Hu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, and previously worked at Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. His background also includes involvement with Blockchain At Berkeley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside input from its Global Investment Committee.

Mary Winchester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Selina Soo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president on the board of directors for the Asian Women Resources Center. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Madeline Van Hoorickx is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and various capital markets solutions.

Jonathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and also works as a driver for Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice based on a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Chandra Dulam is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals, families, senior executives, specialized doctors, and small businesses to understand their medium- and long-term financial needs. Chandra provides strategies to help clients reach their goals by utilizing Merrill Lynch investment products, Bank of America banking services, and resources from Bank of America Private Bank specialists, tailored to clients’ financial sophistication. Chandra’s expertise includes managing investments and risks for the long term, implementing wealth preservation and transfer strategies, and offering services such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He combines a strong financial background with Merrill’s wealth management platform to develop customized strategies that address his clients’ unique financial situations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Osmania University, a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Arizona. Chandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community organizations including AIM For Seva (Bay Area, CA), Foundation For Excellence (Bay Area, CA), and the Silicon Valley Rotary Club. Chandra speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Joanna Chan Mui is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Vu Le is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities. Prior to this position, Vu worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Vu holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in beach activities, fitness, football, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Mark Palmer is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines in Santa Clara, CA. He has held roles within various affiliated firms since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of his advisory work, Palmer is involved in pro bono legal services, serves on the advisory board for the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights at Claremont McKenna College, and contributes to the marketing efforts of Smulin Contemporary Ballet. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Valerie Tu is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA. Her work history includes roles at BMO Bank NA and BancWest Investment Services before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and advanced management technologies.

Yujin Zheng is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, particularly those with concentrated stock positions resulting from IPO or exit events. She provides tailored financial strategies that address complex wealth management challenges, including concentrated stock positions, IPO planning, generational wealth transfer, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. With a background in statistics from Arizona State University, Yujin applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to financial planning. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Chinese, English, and Mandarin. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, executive compensation, family wealth management, and college education planning. Yujin is committed to understanding each client's unique goals and developing personalized strategies accordingly. She integrates the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse financial needs. Outside of her professional role, Yujin enjoys hiking, music, traveling, and yoga.

Kylee Harrison is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Fremont, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions in education and banking. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Michelle Flamm is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at US Bank and TD Ameritrade. Outside of advising, she is a licensed cosmetologist providing haircut and hair coloring services to regular clients. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure allows for centralized supervision and a comprehensive approach to wealth management.

Leonidas (Leo) Maheras is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He operates in San Mateo, CA, and has prior experience running Maheras Wealth Management, which focuses on fixed annuities, life insurance, term insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

William Wolfe IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Incapital LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Wolfe operates under Menlo Asset Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Angela Marcheschi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as a life coach through her sole proprietorship, Wayfinder Life Coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through a broad range of investment and financial strategies.

Airung Liu is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic and has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an independent agent providing fixed insurance strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across various asset classes while offering integrated brokerage and advisory services.