Michael Hays is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luca Kennedy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he has held various roles including a year with the Seattle Seahawks and positions at Santa Clara University and Seattle Fish Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a structured discovery process and a range of investment offerings.

Ephraim Calbert Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure alongside ongoing oversight of its investment models.

Russell Huebschle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 proprietary tools and research.

Nicholas Carlson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Okta, Zendesk, eBay, and Broadmoor Golf Club, as well as positions related to education and investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Sarem Mukhtar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Mukhtar worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2011 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Maiden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Linda Moran is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of the West. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a social group focused on pickleball for lesbian and queer women in the East Bay and also works as a mobile notary on evenings and weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Timothy Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, Citigroup, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Alexander Day is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Francisco, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles outside the financial services sector. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals of varying net worth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party advisory programs and tools.

Yi Xing is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Ma Teigen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides advice and guidance to a diverse clientele, including many wealthy Asian families, supporting multiple generations as they navigate the American financial system. Yi collaborates with her team to establish clear paths toward client goals, focusing on making clients' financial lives more efficient. Her expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Yi began her financial services career in 2013, with experience at institutions such as J.P. Morgan, US Bancorp, and PNC Bank. She has served as a Financial Advisor since 2019 and holds professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yi earned a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA in Economics from Ramon Magsaysay Technological University in the Philippines, as well as an MBA in Finance from Mercer University in Atlanta. She is fluent in Mandarin and proficient in Yue (Cantonese) and English. In addition to her professional role, Yi is actively involved in community organizations such as the Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California, where she serves as Vice President of the Badminton Club, and the Badminton Club for the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance. She and her husband are avid badminton players and members of the Los Angeles Badminton Club. They have a young daughter and enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring new destinations on weekends.

Neal Narahara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2013 to 2023 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. 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 that utilize firm-approved tools and investment models to support client goals.

Joel Rizzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Tiongson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where he spent a combined 17 years. He is licensed as a Series 66 advisor and is based in Daly City, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Nestor Nino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Steven Ng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2023 and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2014 to 2023. Ng holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in San Francisco, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Jhocelyn Schlauraff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Thu Duong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Thu Duong also manages a rental property in San Lorenzo, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bernard Shaw is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Republic Securities and First Republic Bank for 18 years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities three years ago. Shaw holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Joshua Fishman is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments and other advisory firms, including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Empower Advisory Group. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process with a five-member committee, integrates tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics and targeted trading.