Tasha Way is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and officer of Gross Farms of Greenville, Inc., an agricultural and real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee's analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and employer-sponsored plans.

George Walters is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through California Asset Management and owns a group retirement insurance business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, discretionary and non-discretionary services, and access to third-party money managers.

Nikkolas Nakai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. Prior to his financial services career, Nakai was involved with Omni Fight Club and DFit Enterprises. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jose Diaz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also involved in an exclusive insurance brokerage as an agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment solutions with an emphasis on combining scale, technology, and multiple financial products.

Clayton Fegett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group Inc. and Bank of America NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Gregory Hoekman is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Oak Valley Community Bank. He is a director of the Estate Planning Group of Stanislaus County and a board member of the Calvary Church Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages assets totaling more than $256 billion.

Priscilla Ramirez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Basin Lake. She also operated Marz Salon for 13 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Mc Coy is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Modesto, CA, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of experience in the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ronald Vanessen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Ripon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC beginning in 2013. Outside of advising, he co-owns and manages an almond farm in Manteca, CA. 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 using proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary reports.

Cade Countryman is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 license and based in Modesto, CA. He joined Stifel in 2025 and has prior experience at firms including Charles Schwab and Tyler Technologies, Inc., as well as roles in dairy and hospitality businesses. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing plans that support client decision-making without guaranteeing outcomes.

Edward Gouzenne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by the California Highway Patrol for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Bellizzi serves on the investment committees of the Stanislaus Community Foundation and the Gallo Center for the Arts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to develop financial plans.

Kenneth Matthys is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment services, including planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Madeline Runyan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Top Notch Kennels, Red Brick Bar and Grill, Sprint by California Wireless, and California State University Stanislaus. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an accounting and bookkeeping position at Friends & Family, a construction and engineering firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate partnerships.

Paul Ramer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a yoga studio in Modesto with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, plan benchmarking, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.