James Morimoto is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and previously worked at Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved with Arbiter Sports as a referee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Reed Sparling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023, he worked as a contractor for Wells Fargo through Randstad and held positions at IEH Laboratories, Joey Kitchen, and the University of Washington. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Patten is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at SESLOC Credit Union, Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc., and various positions related to education and outdoor activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Weina Hou is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Cetera, and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Karen Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously at Merrill from 2009 to 2017. 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 solutions grounded in an IPS-driven process and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored plan-level advisory services.

Donald Mazza is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E.K. Riley Investments, Menlo Asset Management, City National Bank, and Comerica Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on client goals and risk tolerance. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial solutions including advisory, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Nora Zele is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Palo Alto, CA, she is currently part of a large advisory team at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Suzy Fisk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Suzy is approved to serve as a non-public arbitrator on FINRA’s roster, participating in dispute resolution panels occasionally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting its services with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

King Tong Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, as well as in non-financial roles at My Wireless and Fillmore Karaoke. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Vijaylakshmi Shetty is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2011, with prior experience at TIAA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Daphne Chan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and previously held roles at Futu Inc/MooMoo Financial Inc and Standard Chartered/Hong Kong Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adriana Maria Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Bothwell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management. Bothwell is currently based in Menlo Park, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Michael Abrams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Ameriprise in 2020. 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 tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Gunawan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held roles in the financial services industry including Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2020 to 2022 and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2020. His professional focus includes wealth planning and financial consulting, with an emphasis on building lasting relationships and helping clients work towards goals such as comfortable retirement, wealth accumulation, and maintaining their current lifestyle. Ronald holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning. No additional information regarding education, credentials beyond insurance licensing, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Matthew Barker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Reef Hunters, LLC, an investment and real estate firm based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, serving clients with a wide range of investment and planning services.

Frank Almendarez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2008 to 2017. 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 and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Anki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Bank for six years and Andersen Tax for four years. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Alan Huynh is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to assist them in making informed decisions regarding their financial futures. He emphasizes understanding each client's goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance to offer personalized guidance. Prior to his current role, Alan worked as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2022 to 2025. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Alan has interests in food, movies, outdoor adventures, pets, and theater.