Charles Kallgren is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Director of the Five Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable donations in the Bay Area. Charles Schwab 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Heisick is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Mai Gigliotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jely Lorenzo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Bank of America. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Moranville is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. He also operates Moranville & Associates, which has been active since 1995. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and held roles in various other sectors including TechTronic Industries and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and registered investment companies.

Jiani Zhu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at PNC Bank and Regions Bank. Outside of her advisory work, Zhu owns a small portfolio of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tony Delumen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2003. Outside of advising, he owns Madison Vineyards, a winery involved in growing and selling wine grapes, as well as producing and selling wine. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning approach involves annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Robert Hanlein is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of experience, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked at OpEx Advisors Business for five years. He has an outside association as a power of attorney for a non-investment-related entity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Diane Poepping is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2018 and has prior experience with Ameriprise Financial Services and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jonah Simenauer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in Walnut Creek. In this role, he helps clients gain confidence in their financial decisions by providing clear and practical guidance tailored to their individual needs. Prior to his current position, Jonah worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at LA Pension Planners from 2023 to 2025. Jonah holds a California Insurance License.

Thomas Balistreri is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent agent in fixed business and works as a DoorDash delivery driver in San Francisco. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Kakhaber Chkheidze is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Martinez, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, using a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals.

Sohrob Tehrani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021 and previously held roles at AIG Capital Services and AIG Insurance. 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. The firm operates within a larger broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a broad range of investment products, including security-based swaps and futures commission services.

Samantha Lewins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Yu Sun Chan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2021. As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) professional since 2011, he holds additional professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yu Sun Chan focuses on developing tailored financial strategies by thoroughly understanding the unique circumstances, goals, and values of individuals, families, and businesses. His expertise areas include education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University, College of Engineering, which provides him with analytical skills useful for financial planning. Originally from New Jersey, Yu Sun Chan relocated to California in 2013. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys painting, antiquing, drawing/sketching, football, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling. He is fluent in English and Chinese.

Dale Whitmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Athena Yost is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Stephany Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017, following a 30-year tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analytical tools.

Sarah Draper is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Previously, she worked at Citigroup for eleven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Raga Yoga Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.