Ellen Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities as well as positions at Harrisdirect LLC and Merrill. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research and analytics to guide investment decisions within diversified portfolios.

Andrew Barrie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2026, and prior to that served five years in the US Navy. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked with ASM America and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephanie Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2018. She focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that address clients' individual goals and changing market conditions, offering access to investment insights and banking solutions through Merrill and Bank of America. Stephanie works closely with clients to develop strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. A Bay Area native born and raised in San Mateo, Stephanie graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor's Degree, earning President's and Magna Cum Laude awards in Finance, Economics, and Real Estate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes intentionality and purpose in portfolio recommendations, prioritizing her clients' best interests. Outside of her professional role, Stephanie engages with her community through volunteering and dedicates time to personal interests including adventure sports, camping, hiking, pottery, skiing, traveling, and yoga. She values spending time with family, friends, and clients.

Roland Bergman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, FSC Securities Corporation, and LPL Financial. Bergman is also involved with advisory activities at Gateway Financial Advisors, LLC and CIRA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Jingwen Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Their recent work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, New York Life, and several other firms. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals and institutions.

Christopher Hoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Hoe serves as CFO and Treasurer for the Friends of Nigeria Basketball Foundation, a charitable organization based in Menlo Park, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eileen Bader is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s research resources.

Vincent Andrighetto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2019. Prior to joining UBS, he held roles at Apple Inc. and was involved with various small businesses including wineries and bakeries. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources.

Akgaukhar Nuskabayeva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Thrivent Financial, and VTB Capital. Outside of finance, she is an owner and partner of a home kitchen bakery called Bread For Joy LLP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Aayush Kumar is a Financial Consultant who collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized plans to help achieve them. He emphasizes building ongoing relationships with clients and their families to implement sound financial strategies aligned with their expectations. He has professional experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Planner at Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2019 to 2024. Aayush holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Aayush has personal interests in comedy, cooking and baking, movies, music, and running.

Nancy Knight is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent six years at Edward Jones. She is based in Fremont, CA. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports investment advisers with tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Patrick Sweeney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has prior experience with firms including Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Hilltop Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in youth lacrosse coaching and mentorship, serving in leadership positions with several local lacrosse organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering tailored financial plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Shareen Jafri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Jafri serves on the board of the Munawar Foundation, a private foundation focused on distributing funds for education, food, and clean water. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Laura Olson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Thrivent Investment Management, Concorde Asset Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, Olson is engaged as a pet sitter through Rover. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Woojin Shin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he was affiliated with MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and Lenox Advisors, among others. He is also involved as a relationship manager in the sale of life and health insurance products. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and advanced modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jessica Peters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley, as well as prior employment outside the financial sector. 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 focused on structured financial planning and diverse investment solutions.

Feng Zhao is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. based in San Mateo, CA. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience working at Fortinet Inc. and Yodlee Inc. Outside of finance, Feng spent two years engaged in extended travel. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Javier Perez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., among others. Perez is also an Associate Director at Tesoro Financial Group, where he offers legal membership services. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, providing brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jillan Hong is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She helps clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Jillan provides resources ranging from general investing and retirement planning to saving for unexpected expenses, and offers access to Bank of America specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. She holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jillan earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Francisco. Jillan's approach involves understanding what matters to each client and their family in order to create tailored strategies to meet their financial objectives. She provides ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve.