Matthew Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the board of directors for the Saint Francis Foundation, a charitable organization. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Fotu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Bank of America Consumer and Business Banking, bringing a client-focused approach grounded in integrity and availability. Andrew emphasizes a personalized, planning-based strategy to help clients pursue their financial goals while considering their life priorities and aspirations. Andrew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He analyzes clients' wealth structures to identify weaknesses and develops customized investment strategies using both internal and external research as well as Merrill's open investment platform. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and estate attorneys to implement tax minimization and estate planning strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Waikato and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys basketball, hiking, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Rick Haro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Dana Mumford is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2009. Based in San Jose, CA, she holds a Series 66 license and has spent the majority of her career with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

Issa Kaleh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Mateo, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Diego Contreras is Vice President and Financial Consultant. He partners with families and individuals to assist them in navigating wealth planning decisions, emphasizing attention to detail, integrity, and dedication. Diego's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2025, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Pagnchaktra Sun is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017, as well as CITIBANK from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and multi-asset investment guidance supported by dedicated research and alternative investment programs.

Ethan Santikul is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Neuberger Berman and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

David Zhou is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has prior experience as a Vice President Market Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. His background in financial services includes advisory and management roles, which he utilizes to support his clients effectively. David holds a California Insurance License. He is interested in investing and financial planning and aims to share this knowledge with his clients to assist them. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys snowboarding, swimming, and traveling.

Stephon Briganti Ortiz is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, INC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he holds durable power of attorney for his mother, managing her legal, medical, and financial decisions as needed. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through various programs that emphasize model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform and a complex affiliate network.

Peter Glaser is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He also serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother in California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Hongmin Lu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jerry Tzu Hsuan Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Dong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, California. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a real estate business, DJH Realty LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Melissa Drago is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Alina Lloyd is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides tailored advice, proactive outreach, and forward-thinking strategies to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, and their family members. Throughout her career, Alina has focused on the distinctive needs and priorities of this dynamic clientele, helping them anticipate and navigate critical decision points in their financial lives and legacies. She has particular expertise in pre- and post-liquidity event planning, cash flow analysis, trust and estate planning services, and facilitating access to customized lending through Bank of America. Alina has worked in private banking and wealth management since 2003. Prior to joining Merrill, she held similar roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with Honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alina serves as Chair of the Board at StarVista, a Bay Area nonprofit providing community outreach and social services to children, young adults, and families, and she participates on its Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a co-founder of Women in Technology & Finance, a networking organization supporting Silicon Valley women in venture capital, finance, and technology. Alina resides in San Carlos with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, reading, tennis, watching movies, and yoga.

Susan Brauner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors Inc and Securities America Inc, as well as operating The Brauner Company. Brauner is also involved as a co-trustee of The Brauner Company Profit Sharing Plan. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting various investment programs delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Kuanyee Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions in music education and youth orchestras. 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 services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Xiang Li is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and First Republic Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.