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Caryna C

Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Merrill

Caryna Corzine is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is committed to providing advice and guidance to individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations through a planning-based approach tailored to their goals and priorities. Her focus includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. Her expertise centers on placing the investor at the center of the wealth management process, using an understanding of clients' lives as the foundation for recommending financial strategies designed to help them pursue their goals and adjust their plans over time. Caryna is aligned with the philosophy of The Eyer – Corzine – O'Connell Group, which emphasizes long-term progress and personalized financial management. Caryna holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys golfing, hiking, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Parents Women Professionals Women Business Owners
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Valerie K

Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Valerie Kuo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Valerie’s background also includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at UC San Diego and Rakuten Viki. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporates ESG considerations, and includes unique regulatory registrations related to derivatives and commodities.

Founder/Business Owner
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Myung Woon C

Series 65, Series 63

Menlo Park, CA

Morgan Stanley

Myung Woon Chun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Stifel, Northwestern Mutual, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Securities Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Daniel G

Series 66

Menlo Park, CA

Morgan Stanley

Daniel Gieseke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct and corporate agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Erick O

Series 63, Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Erick Ortez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Shou Chan L

Series 63, Series 65

Menlo Park, CA

Morgan Stanley

Shou Chan Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning approach uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering tailored plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone services.

General estate planning guidance
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Catherine F

Series 63, Series 65

Palo Alto, CA

Morgan Stanley

Catherine Fang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

General estate planning guidance
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Vaibhav R

Series 63, Series 66

San Leandro, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Vaibhav Rana is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Realty Assistant Pvt Ltd, Tata SIA Airlines Limited, and Jet Airways (i) Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research, with offerings that include a range of eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Founder/Business Owner
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Katherine R

Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Katherine Ryan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Merrill, and Lazard Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies, including ESG considerations.

Founder/Business Owner
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Sherwin L

Series 66

San Mateo, CA

Morgan Stanley

Sherwin Lau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide 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 utilizing approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Cristina T

Series 66

San Mateo, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Cristina Triantos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2006 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her financial advisory role, she sells personal clothing items on Poshmark. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Nikolay V

Series 63, Series 66

Menlo Park, CA

Morgan Stanley

Nikolay Varbanets is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Stephen M

Series 63, Series 65

Palo Alto, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Stephen Maluchnik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Palo Alto, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John P

Series 63, Series 65

San Mateo, CA

UBS Financial Services

John Petrick is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 1998. Petrick also serves as trustee for the Florence E Hardwick Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Maura E

Series 65, Series 63

San Leandro, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Maura Escalante is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with Archimedes Banya from 2015 to 2017. 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 and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Peter E

ChFC®, Series 63

San Mateo, CA

LPL Financial

Peter Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Mateo, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 40 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the City of Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Department. 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 a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Teresita F

Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Fidelity

Teresita Ford is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She previously worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, and before that, as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2020 to 2022. She also served as a Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2019. Teresita holds a California Insurance License. She focuses on taking a holistic approach to understanding her clients and what is important to them, aiming to co-create personalized financial plans that help clients feel organized and in control of their finances and legacy. Outside of her professional work, Teresita enjoys hiking, reading, running, soccer, and traveling.

Wealth management
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William Z

Series 63, Series 65

Palo Alto, CA

Morgan Stanley

William Zaslow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client goals.

General estate planning guidance
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Richard M

Series 63, Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Merrill

Richard McHugh is a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He provides tailored advice and guidance to entrepreneurs, executives, and successful families, helping them invest, grow, and transfer their wealth more effectively. Rich focuses on understanding each client's financial picture and goals to offer comprehensive wealth management advice, assisting clients in advancing their personal priorities and long-term aspirations. Rich's financial services career began in 2008. Prior to joining Merrill, he was a Vice President with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving clients in Chicago, New York, and Seattle offices. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Purdue University and an M.S. in Finance from DePaul University. Rich is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and lives in Kirkland, Washington. Outside of work, Rich enjoys cooking, football, reading, skiing, soccer, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Multi-generational wealth transfer Executive Established Professionals Married/Couples/Partners
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Valerie C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Palo Alto, CA

Morgan Stanley

Valerie Corradini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Heidrick & Struggles, Visa, BlackRock Fund Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers various investment and advisory services.

General estate planning guidance
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