Amanda Cradeur is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023. Prior to her financial services career, Amanda was involved with organizations including SPG Therapy and Education and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment program, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Patricia Brukoff is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and co-trustee for family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Philip Vy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

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 with LPL Financial in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent four years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Mcgeary is involved in amateur motorsports, planning to co-own and sponsor a Spec Boxster Porsche race car to compete in California events. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Susan Rede is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. She has been associated with OSAIC since 1989 and has maintained her own advisory practice since 1984. In addition to her advisory work, she provides income tax preparation services and occasionally sells insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies and third-party manager selections.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Merrill from 2004 to 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the MPC Foundation in Monterey, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Brereton is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at SagePoint Financial and MSI Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, dental, disability, and Medicare-related insurance products through his ownership of Allied WM Insurance Services LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and range of investment and lending platforms.

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. Prior to joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also been involved in a small business venture, Cafe Moran LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.