Simon Lui is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on high net worth individuals and their families, including their businesses, to navigate financial strategies. His expertise includes retirement planning, income distribution strategies, asset allocation, goal planning, education planning, insurance planning, company and business investments, and 401K and deferred compensation. Simon helps clients manage equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Simon holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience includes extensive work in the finance industry prior to becoming a wealth manager, which he applies to assist clients in both short-term and long-term financial planning under changing market conditions. He follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Simon enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and playing tennis.

Htet Htet Aung is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Htet worked at Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and delivering model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Laihingester Ng is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ng serves as treasurer on the boards of the Los Altos Rotary Aids Project and the San Jose Christian Alliance Church. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sibyl Woo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., The Vanguard Group, and the University of California Merced. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Lev Ravkin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to Cetera, he was employed at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and First Investors Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Qiao Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Li worked at Citigroup/Citibank and Bank of Hebel. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jeffrey Froshman is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he has served as a lecturer at California State University - Monterey Bay for over 30 years. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA 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, providing a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Elena Fassio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Global Wealth Partners and Levcor, Inc. She has an academic background from Villanova University and experience working in education-related roles prior to entering the financial industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and involvement with registered investment companies.

Suet Wong is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wong worked at Guarmor and San Francisco State University. Outside of advisory work, Wong is involved in property management for a real estate business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, brokerage, and custody services.

Michael Laport is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of LAPORT GROUP LLC, an engineering consulting firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Steven Bono is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Bono serves on the boards of the 49ers Foundation and Lamonica’s Pizza Dough Company, contributing to nonprofit and manufacturing sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Weijie Yuan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mountain View, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Premier Nissan of San Jose and Next Generation Marketing Inc. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelina Yu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Christopher Ortiz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cupertino, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo and Union Bank of California. 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.

Michele Michaels is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Natren Probiotics. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Ardeshir Toussi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Edith Lau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Chandler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Allstate Financial Services, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Marie Wreaks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and over two years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, she worked for Leean Sera DDS Inc for 11 years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Peironnet is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and starting his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he has experience at Related Companies, CU Denver Wellness Center, and Minio Inc, among others. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.