Alexander Duddy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been part of the team since 2016. He provides customized service support to clients and internal assistance to the advisor team, focusing on managing investments to help clients pursue their desired retirement lifestyles. Alexander and his team have decades of experience assisting clients through various market cycles and life changes. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Alexander holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his high school diploma from Moorpark High School and his bachelor's degree from the California State University System. Outside of his professional role, Alexander enjoys adventure sports, golfing, hiking, music, running marathons, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga. He and his wife often take their daughter to Point Lobos and Carmel Valley. Additionally, Alexander is involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Scott Mcalister is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Mcalister serves as a board member of The Pacheco Club of Monterey and is on the investment committee of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools as part of its financial planning services.

David Panziera is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for Intel Corporation for 19 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Shaun Mcgeary is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in amateur race car sponsorship and ownership, specifically with a Spec Boxster Porsche competing in California races. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from various sources to support diverse investment strategies.

Susan Rede is a CFP® professional at Osaic with 43 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Osaic since 1989 and has operated her own services, including income tax preparation and occasional insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party managed solutions.

Aida Rosas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she provides bookkeeping and administrative support for a maintenance and repair service provider. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. 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 within its investment offerings.

Susan Yedlicka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously was employed by RBC Capital Markets Corp from 2010 to 2016. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools in its approach.

Elizabeth Benjamin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated firms since 2008. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Monterey, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aviala Houston is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In her role, she focuses on collaborating with clients to develop tailored financial approaches that align with their current and future financial goals. Her professional experience centers on providing knowledge, dedicated support, and guidance to clients to navigate financial decisions effectively. Aviala holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services industry.

Shawn Sharafkah is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Allstate Insurance Co, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Prize Insurance Solutions, and several other financial and insurance firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Dave Stewart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor client solutions.

Leonard Anable Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1979 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Nathan Steen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Salinas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2023 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the MPC Foundation in Monterey, CA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations addressing income sources and withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team that partners with financial advisors to produce tailored, non-discretionary reports.

Timothy Brereton is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2023. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial for eight years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Allied WM Insurance Services LLC, which provides life, accident, health, dental, disability, and Medicare-related insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through multiple platforms. The firm utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Linda Myrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of her advisory work, she is a part-owner of a fitness gym in San Antonio, TX, which is operated by her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment and advisory strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alfredo Jose Moran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Alfredo also operated a business called Cafe Moran LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Bruce Kajiwara is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2025 after working at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for over a decade. Kajiwara is involved in financial literacy efforts through his participation in organizations such as the California Society of CPA’s and California Jumpstart, where he speaks on financial literacy topics. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Stephen Galley is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a team of professionals dedicated to helping individuals and families organize, prioritize, and plan for their overall financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, serving in various capacities including Vice President, Financial Consultant, and Workplace Financial Consultant. Stephen's experience spans over two decades in financial consulting, focusing on financial planning and client services. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work with clients on financial and insurance matters. Outside of his professional career, Stephen enjoys hiking, movies, tennis, and traveling.

Thomas North is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns True North Productions, LLC, a publishing company formed to market his book, *True North, The Shocking Truth about Yours Mine and Ours*. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mario Velarde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and World Financial Group. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.