John Lam is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and ten years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon Inc. Outside of finance, he has provided in-home supportive services as a caregiver since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sean Waters is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Banc of America Investment Services and over a decade at various Fidelity entities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its approach.

Marcial Vargas is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2022, and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning and ongoing advice through a central service team working alongside advisors, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Arch III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Thomas Butler is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, where he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by understanding their individual and family financial goals. He is part of a specialized group aimed at providing a comprehensive and detailed financial planning experience for clients. He has held the position of Vice President and Senior Lead Private Client Adviser at Bank of the West from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2011 and at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License.

Lyre Rozelle is a Senior Portfolio Advisor and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, Lyre specializes in personal financial planning and investing, business working capital management, concentrated stock strategies, and tax-efficient strategies. Lyre's expertise includes family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning, and tax minimization. She assists individuals, families, and business owners by creating wealth plans based on personalized financial analysis. Lyre holds a Bachelor's Degree from an international institution in Geneva and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, French, and Chinese, she is also involved with the Bank of America. In her personal time, Lyre enjoys drawing, sketching, hiking, music, and painting.

Daniel Sivolella is a CFA® charterholder with over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. His credentials also include the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Marcy Rich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Caldwell Securities, Sutter Securities, and Phoenix American. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program is non-discretionary, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeffrey Mc Cann is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., Morgan Stanley, and MBS Source eTrading, Inc., and was involved with the Marin Bocce Federation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jorge Venegas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and committee insights to support its clients' financial goals.

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes and employing a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Brian Morgan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he co-founded and serves as CFO of A.P.E.X. LLC, a company that designs strength and conditioning programs for high school and collegiate athletes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christina Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Credit Suisse AG, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Sayaka Collard is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked at Pacific Island Club Guam and attended Chapman University. 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. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Tse is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages residential rental properties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Hans Reese is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2006. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is associated with Legal Shield in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of customizable strategies and technology tools.

Michael Grosse is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing services such as futures commission merchant operations, principal trading, and proprietary research.

Walton Edward "Buzz" Brown, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, California. He has been managing investments and providing financial guidance to both individual and institutional clients since 1998. In his role, Buzz focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients navigating significant life changes such as sudden wealth, approaching retirement, and those in need of stock option, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. Additionally, he has particular expertise supporting women who are newly divorced or widowed. Buzz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A third-generation Californian, he has deep roots in both Northern and Southern California and resides in the Lincoln Highlands District of Oakland. Beyond his professional commitments, Buzz participates actively in community service through volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports such as rock climbing, skydiving, and bungee jumping, as well as biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

George Jieh is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship under his own name and engages in gig work delivering food for DoorDash. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.