Michelle Dow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Akash Chauhan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in 2021 and joined Fidelity Investments the same year. At Fidelity, he has served in multiple capacities including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. As a Certified Financial Planner®, Akash works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. He emphasizes understanding clients' current financial circumstances to present appropriate ideas and strategies. Akash holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in baseball, comedy, food, football, and traveling.

Mohammad Reza Shabani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo prior to his current role. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages MJP Wealth Management LLC in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients with a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Benjamin Broadley is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments and holds a Series 66 designation. He joined Fidelity in 2025 and previously held academic roles at California State University, Chico, including work with the Department of Economics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Lacey Wedell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2006, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Peter Economos is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in building companies and managing relationships, with a background as a technology executive and entrepreneur. Before joining Merrill, Peter founded and led Passbox, an early group buying software platform, and Enkarma Technology, a software distribution partner for Sun Microsystems. He also participated in a Nasdaq IPO with Intraware and began his career at Netscape Communications. Peter holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996 with a B.A. degree and played varsity baseball during his studies. Peter focuses on developing and optimizing client relationships through the Economos Group, applying his extensive business experience to provide insight and sound judgment. Residing in Alamo with his wife and three children, Peter is involved in his community as a baseball coach and church volunteer. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, coaching baseball, and spending time with his family.

Shyamali Mukherjee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she has worked at Sandia National Lab since 2010. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Yia Lee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Yia served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. Yia's approach centers on fostering client relationships built on honesty, communication, and trust to develop personalized financial plans that align with individual client goals and circumstances. Yia holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Yia enjoys camping, attending social events with friends, watching movies, participating in outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Randi Bednarczyk is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022 before joining Raymond James in 2022. Bednarczyk is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures as the owner of two support companies, Diamond Oak Wealth Partners and RBK Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary services tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large network.

Milad Javaherian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and various Wells Fargo entities. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Chane is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, including previous roles as a Market Leader at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2021 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2014. His approach involves helping clients plan for their financial goals with a holistic perspective. Daniel focuses on educating, coaching, and mentoring clients to take a responsible approach toward overcoming financial concerns and pursuing their objectives. He emphasizes the importance of clients feeling understood and confident in their investment decision-making processes. Daniel holds a California Insurance License.

Christopher Godvin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and self-employment. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025, currently working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Eric McMahon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ian Wetherell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Funds Distributor, Inc and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and various technology-enabled strategies.

Drew Lyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and a period at RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership in a rental property in Austin, Texas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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.

Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kisa Konrad is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She brings a collaborative and empathetic approach to financial planning, aiming to make complex concepts accessible and understandable for her clients. Her professional philosophy centers on easing the anxiety often associated with conversations about finances and retirement planning. Prior to her current position, Kisa worked as a Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2021 and as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2015 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial consulting and client advisement. Outside of her professional career, Kisa has interests in comedy, fitness, music, photography, reading, and traveling.

Nadeem Alam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.