Yvonne Flores is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at JP Morgan Chase, First Republic, and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cynthia Valencia is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked five years at Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products and solutions.

Michelle Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property as a part-time landlord. 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 and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Louis Cano Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with a career spanning over three decades in the financial industry. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has built a practice focused on helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals. Starting his interest in finance at age 18 on the Pacific Coast Stock Options Trading Floor, Louis has developed a deep understanding of investment management and wealth strategy. His expertise centers on assisting high-net-worth executives and families, emphasizing tax-aware investing, managing concentrated stock positions, exchange funds, and tax-managed portfolios. Louis prioritizes clear communication to help clients understand the complexities of their financial plans and the reasoning behind investment decisions. Prior to joining Merrill in 2008, he spent 14 years with UBS and PaineWebber. He holds a Bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his professional work, Louis is engaged in community service, following the Merrill tradition of volunteerism. His personal interests include music, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Marina Perry is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, where she has been affiliated with both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its planning process.

Reiko Evangelista is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Puja Aggarwal is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase. With 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Puja specializes in wealth planning and works with individuals, families, business owners, executives, and institutions. She guides clients through rising, declining, and volatile markets by employing a comprehensive financial planning process aimed at helping them take educated and disciplined actions toward their goals. Puja holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, her interests include spending time at the beach, comedy, social events with friends, hiking, caring for pets, and traveling.

Tyler Hogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital, Cetera Wealth Services, and Rivercrest Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Elena Lopez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include comprehensive planning and access to institutional resources.

David Halperin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family-related investment trust. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Brian Immethun is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was associated with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers strategic asset allocation with options tailored for tax-sensitive investors.

Celeste Basuino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, as well as eight years each at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm employs structured planning tools and provides access to various investment strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Danial Khan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked with the Mariner Independent Advisor Network and has experience with Stanford Federal Credit Union and Stanford University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party asset managers.

Marianna Frederick Pauls is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, Planmember Securities Corporation, and Ameriprise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Charlotte Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Magdalena Villalvazo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Karmyn Larsen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, World Financial Group, and Brien Shamp Nutritional Coaching/Fitness. Outside of finance, Larsen works as a fitness instructor for the Peninsula Jewish Community Center in Foster City. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Paul Bratrude is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and CPA at Bratrude & Jones CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting assistance and income tax planning and preparation. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kyle Morgenroth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgenroth serves on the board and finance committee of the Carey School Corporation in San Mateo, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial advice.

Gregory Cohn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a thoroughbred racehorse. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.