Huiying Cheng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Cheng is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support client outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Julie Tung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Adrian Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he spent several years in full-time education. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells used personal items on an online marketplace. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary financial planning and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated model combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and alternative investment services at scale.

Keith Mc Ginnis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked part-time in the heating and cooling industry, handling building permit processes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gabriella Wang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her work history includes two tenures at Morgan Stanley, from 2015 to 2018 and from 2019 to the present, as well as a period at CyberX from 2018 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Bruckner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and investment management functions.

Eatan Vijan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Avantax and TD Ameritrade. Vijan is the founder and president of Naimava Capital Management Group, an investment management and financial advisory business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Nolan Michaels is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Room to Read. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s scale and integrated operational structure distinguish it within the wealth management industry.

Salvador Fernandez Sandoval is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024, he worked at JPMC Bank NA and Bank of America, and earlier held positions in the retail sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Madiyar Rakhymzhan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Apple. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Oszust is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and First Republic Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of over 14,000 advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Alexander Lamont is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He assists clients in managing their wealth by providing investment insights and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. With a focus on helping clients handle various financial priorities, including home purchases, education savings, and healthcare planning, Alexander defines goals collaboratively and chooses portfolio strategies designed to achieve them. He offers ongoing advice and adapts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Demetrios Zarefakis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is also involved with Fremont Bank. Outside of advisory work, he has ownership in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Kevin Proceviat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at MLP Tax and Financial Services, OSAIC, Securities America, and several technology firms including Databricks and Superb AI. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting business under MLP AS Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Lora Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 20 years. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mohammed Khan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Ronni Andrews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2015 to 2021 and again since 2022, with a one-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning service.

Zachary Lafer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and recently beginning his career in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Griffith Growth Search Fund and Funko LLC, as well as time spent in full-time education. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing operations.

Casey Korsak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for his mother. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ramon Ware is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he operated RW Leadership Coaching LLC for five years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.