Jack Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Saratoga, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. 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 planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Chau Huynh is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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.

Kathleen M. Snodgrass is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Snodgrass serves on the investment committee of the Hanna Boys Center, a faith-based nonprofit residential treatment center for at-risk teenage boys, and is a board member and investment committee participant at Mercy Investment Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored using proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Sirma Tzoutzova serves as the Regional Vice President for Fidelity Private Wealth Management in the Western United States. In this role, she leads advisory teams focused on assisting ultra-high-net-worth clients and families with wealth preservation, growth, and transfer through personalized and integrated planning and investment strategies. Her professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments, where she held roles as Wealth Management Advisor from 2017 to 2021, Senior Account Executive from 2005 to 2013, Investments Representative from 2000 to 2003, and Participant Services Representative from 1999 to 2000. She also served as Managing Director at Silicon Valley Bank from 2013 to 2017. Sirma holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional pursuits, she has interests in fitness, social events, golf, parenthood, traveling, and yoga.

Ngoc Tran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ongoing tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business in San Jose. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. 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.

Bryan Carp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and also worked at Postmates from 2016 to 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Daire Hogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Abraham Alesna is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Monterra Credit Union, and 24 Hour Fitness. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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.

Robert Schloer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Hong Kong Ltd for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a passive minority equity stake in Clinova Ltd, a healthcare company. 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 non-discretionary advisory program.

Elizabeth Kent Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 1995 to 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Shishun Kryskalla is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Blakeley Group, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., and Dragon Financial Group. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Mateo, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shan Shan Wu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously held positions at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Weiqing Li is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Li assists clients by uncovering their priorities and developing strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Li holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and possesses academic qualifications including a Master's Degree from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, a Master's Degree from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's Degree from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. Li communicates professionally in both English and Chinese.

Michael Milton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and Sorrento Pacific Financial. Milton also serves as a Director of Branch Banking at Fremont Bank, overseeing nine bank locations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Nhi Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2023, Nguyen worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christian Galvez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in education at Santa Clara University and executive education at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has also worked in the retail and hospitality sectors with Lunardi's Market and The Cask Wine and Bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm employs structured financial planning processes and serves clients through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Yuenman Mak is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. His prior work includes roles at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc., Associated Securities Corp., Cetera Wealth Services, Pension Planners Securities, and MSI Financial Services. He is also involved in insurance activities through Polaris Advisory, Inc., selling various non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bassel Mansour is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Carlos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. since 2018 and owns Golden Gate Mansour, a financial advising business he has operated since 2007. Mansour is also the owner of Golden Gate Financial & Insurance Solutions, a firm providing financial advising and fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Keith Virnoche is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1984 and serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager. In his role, he provides traditional financial advice and guidance, while also building and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. As a Portfolio Manager within the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage strategies on a discretionary basis. Keith earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from the University of Evansville, Indiana, and a Master of Science in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations, maintaining both since 2004. He is a member of The Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo, California, and participates in community activities with Mills - Peninsula Health Services in Burlingame, California.

Jace Dela Vega is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists individuals and families in making informed financial decisions. He provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and exceptional service to simplify complex financial matters and help clients pursue their personal and financial goals. Since joining Bank of America and Merrill in 2014, Jace has held several client-focused roles, including Personal Banker, Mortgage Lending Associate, Senior Relationship Manager, and Financial Advisor. These positions have provided him with broad experience in banking, lending, relationship management, and wealth planning, enabling him to tailor thoughtful advice to each client's unique needs. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jace earned an Associate's Degree from City College of San Francisco and a High School Diploma from El Camino High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, particularly around the barbecue, and engages in activities such as bowling, basketball, and staying active whenever possible.