Bryan Carp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and also worked at Postmates from 2016 to 2024. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Ian Sorenson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and positions related to education and local government. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial plans without portfolio management, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Robert Schloer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Hong Kong Ltd for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a passive minority equity stake in Clinova Ltd, a healthcare company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Dennis Laughlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Jose, CA. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Indialantic, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Fernanda Graziela Hardy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Quest Flex Consulting, Primerica Financial Services, and Metro by T-Mobile. Outside of advising, she is involved in creating social media content and websites, writing and publishing children’s books in partnership with friends, and providing occasional pet and child care. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ricardo Paguaga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, Clemson University, and The Gordran Group. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational support.

Elizabeth Kent Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Couse is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life Insurance and NYLIFE Securities LLC for 11 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools for goal analysis and provides collaborative annual planning relationships tailored to client needs.

Benjamin Sowards is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He is also an attorney and has co-owned a legal marketing firm alongside two LLCs related to marketing and rental real estate with his wife since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ryan Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for seven years and held various roles at Wells Fargo entities from 2014 to 2018. Cole holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that emphasize client responsibility for implementation and updates.

Ho Yu Liu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Mr. Liu worked at several financial institutions including Bank of America, Citibank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of The Orient. He also gained experience outside finance with roles in engineering and construction firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary modeling tools.

Fred Abajelo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Cetera and Technology Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to research, model portfolios, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Weiqing Li is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Li assists clients by uncovering their priorities and developing strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Li holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and possesses academic qualifications including a Master's Degree from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, a Master's Degree from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's Degree from Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. Li communicates professionally in both English and Chinese.

Deborah Mckellar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to her advisory work, she has been involved in independent insurance brokering, including fixed annuity products with several providers. 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 written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Stuart James is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nhi Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2023, Nguyen worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Monica Lomeli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Wendy Ehrlich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with multiple market-facing registrations and operates on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision authority.

Yuenman Mak is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, he holds the Series 66 designation and has a background in non-variable insurance, including health, fixed life, disability, and long-term care products. Mak is involved in insurance agency activities through Polaris Advisory, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Maureen Fong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1985, also working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the treasurer for the Cinnabar Hills Ladies Golf Club, where she assists with bookkeeping and budgeting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.