Roger Toguchi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for a family-owned investment-related business and is a co-trustee of his parents' trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christian Tice is a CFP® with LPL Financial, based in San Jose, CA, and has 47 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial for 43 years and holds securities licenses including Series 63 and Series 65. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable life, health, and disability insurance services and has experience as a real estate broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting investment strategies that include model portfolios, direct indexing, and alternative exposures.

Michelle Yeh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having started her career in 2003 and transitioning from personal banking to wealth management. Her expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and earned her MBA from Santa Clara University. She has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Chinese, Michelle leverages her comprehensive background to develop personalized financial strategies for her clients. Based in the Bay Area, Michelle participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, rock climbing, running, spending time with her family, playing tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Nicole Simon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eric Tallon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing several years of experience in financial advisory roles. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as a Financial Consultant at Scott Trade in 2016. He then served as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025 before assuming his current role. Eric holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. He partners with clients to build long-term financial advisory relationships, aiming to deliver tailored and objective advice that empowers clients to pursue their personal passions and goals. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys gardening, hiking, parenthood, reading, and playing tennis.

Keith France is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and M&I Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Gregory Newell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Schwab affiliates, including Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premier Bank. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-depth research and a centralized operational structure.

Scott Rogers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2001. He is based in San Jose, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions and providing a range of retirement plan consulting services.

Maria Laguna is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 1999. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ophelia Swen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of experience in the industry and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked at LPL Financial LLC and Cairn Wealth Advisors from 2021 to 2026, as well as KeyCon from 2018 to 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice based on a written Recommendation Report, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Espinoza is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, STN Inc, and several other companies. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Pickett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Spencer Crume is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America for eight years and has experience from Edward Jones and Full Sail University. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Dominus Sports Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies, leveraging proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Sarah Delaney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Jennifer Tran is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In this role, she connects with clients and their families to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. Jennifer has over a decade of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Regional Insurance Specialist at Citigroup from 2022 to 2024, and as a Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2022. She also held positions as a Senior Relationship Banker at Union Bank from 2013 to 2014 and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2013. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys spending time at the beach, gardening, watching movies, swimming, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Marina Strasser is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Los Altos, CA. Her work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of financial services, she owns an investment property that she plans to rent out beginning in December 2025. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Vinh Phuong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mary Keller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. based in San Jose, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm’s approach involves structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, with clients responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Hilary P. Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She primarily serves individuals, families, and small institutions, helping them achieve their financial goals through strategic development and ongoing management. Ms. Jones incorporates her personal experience with saving for college, retirement planning, elder care, wealth transfer, and divorce into her client services. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at AG Edwards. Before her career in financial advising, she held roles managing Human Resource departments at Hewlett Packard and Agilent, and served as Dean of Admissions at a private college in northern California. Ms. Jones earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Asian Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her investment philosophy is informed by a long-term market perspective and a family tradition of commitment to client relationships, spanning three generations. She focuses on combining traditional investments with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management strategies and approved third-party portfolios, with a particular interest in retirement issues affecting the Baby Boom generation. Outside of her professional work, Ms. Jones is active in the Palo Alto community. She serves as President of the Association for Senior Day Health and is involved with various local organizations including the Foothills Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Palo Alto Woman's Club.

Juan Rojas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at First Tech Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Phases Financial Group, a multi-member LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.