Michael Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and alternative investment due diligence.

Asel Vladychkin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Asel worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025, and served as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2023. Asel holds a California Insurance License. At Fidelity, Asel focuses on partnering with clients in person to understand their financial situations and future financial needs, aiming to simplify and make financial management more convenient for customers.

Jiangning Liu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to his current role. Outside of finance, he was involved with Pilot Construction Management Inc. from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Matt Damelio is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients since 1995. He works with a select group of families to help them establish and achieve their wealth management goals, focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matt holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, completed in conjunction with the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He has also taught courses affiliated with the Haas School of Business. Additionally, Matt carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Matt is involved in his community as a Little League Baseball Coach. He enjoys baseball, boating, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. Matt is married to Erica, and they have three children, including Jack Damelio, who is also a financial advisor on the Merrill Lynch team.

Marian Lenz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with a select group of affluent clients. She focuses on providing a personalized, planning-based approach tailored to enhancing client wealth according to their individual goals. Marian serves clients including engineers, physicians, attorneys, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, families with special needs children, and Stanford University alumni, assisting them in navigating financial opportunities and challenges. With a commitment to thorough analysis and holistic risk management, Marian helps clients develop investment plans that are tax-sensitive and diversified. She incorporates strategies involving ETFs, index-linked notes, mutual funds, annuities, and separately managed accounts, aligning with client preferences. Marian emphasizes intergenerational wealth transfer and collaborates with specialists for trust, insurance, retirement plans, and financing needs, reflecting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Marian holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University and possesses several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). She actively participates in community initiatives such as Better Money Habits and enjoys interests including cooking, dancing, gardening, genealogy, hiking, music, reading, running, traveling, and yoga.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Axa Advisors, as well as positions at academic institutions such as UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Darryl Ng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Ng is active in community and professional organizations, serving as a board member and chapter president for the USC Marshall Alumni Association’s Bay Area Chapter, president of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and a board member of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, where he also volunteers as an exam question writer. Additionally, he is involved with Darryl Ng Competitive BBQ as a pitmaster, chef, and BBQ judge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and robust modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Suhrob Kaharov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Mark Kleiner is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2012. He is committed to understanding each client's unique financial situation and goals, collaborating with them to develop personalized financial plans. Mark utilizes a wide range of investment options and diversified strategies available through Fidelity to help clients work towards their financial objectives. Mark has extensive experience in the financial advisory field, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2012 and at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys running and swimming.

Kimberly Dunne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Virendra Kanyal is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a vacation home in Park City with his wife. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services combined with custody and brokerage solutions.

Jacqueline Kobinski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Kenneth Fesler is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Our Time to Act United and the University of California, Davis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.

Trung Lam is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also holds a position at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Prior to that, he worked at Endo Holdings LLC from 2023 to 2025. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities as a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

Gary Yung is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Chen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Bay Area. Fluent in Mandarin and English, he serves a diverse clientele including High Net Worth Individuals, professionals, business owners, startup companies, endowment funds, engineers, and multi-generational families. Kevin collaborates with his clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies that address various aspects of their financial lives, including investment advice and liability risk assessments. His expertise encompasses personal portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, endowment fund management, social governance (ESG) investing, corporate benefit and retirement plans, liability restructuring, concentrated position management, business exit planning, multi-generational planning, cash management, insurance and annuities, and coordination with clients' legal and tax professionals. He is particularly focused on assisting startup founders throughout the business lifecycle. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as Phi Sigma Kappa and the USC Alumni Association. A native San Franciscan, Kevin resides in the Bay Area and has personal interests in Traditional Archery and Classic Car Restoration. He supports community initiatives including GiveTeens20, the Pacific Center for Autism Education, and Friends of Children with Special Needs.

Daniel Duran is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Scandalios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and has worked in the financial sector since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author of novels. UBS Financial Services 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, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets and banking services.

Ann Sheehan is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 48 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc. She also serves as vice president of the FAMA Foundation, a charitable organization, and owns a tax preparation and planning business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of asset allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Stan Sklenar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-author involved with Larstan Publishing, where he contributes to a book on investment management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships as well as corporate financial planning agreements.