Melanie Whitehead is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. She spent 24 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Notary Public and provides health, disability, long-term care, and traditional life insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of investment strategies and third-party manager options.

Francis Dolan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Napa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family-held LLC that manages a vacation home with his siblings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Jose Jimenez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2012 to 2022 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Max Cluer is an advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Based in Napa, CA, he has been in the financial industry for one year and previously worked at Vintage Wealth Advisors and Renew Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he is involved with Top Hat Wine Tours. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ashneil Prakash is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fairfield, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, he was involved with American Smog Inc. for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Walter Bennett Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Napa, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1991 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive due diligence on alternative investments.

Phillip Cordano is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent 24 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is also licensed to offer health, long-term care, and traditional life insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple implementation options through affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Russell Burch II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023, following over a decade at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies with a large network of advisors.

James Calforda is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments from 2001 to 2007. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rupa Jack is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, currently also serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Johanna Arrancha Bernal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Westamerica Bancorporation, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Golden Years Care Home. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria into its recommendations.

Kevin Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Napa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jennifer Sunseri is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Traffic Fax and held positions with the Napa Valley Unified School District and as a self-employed professional. She is in the process of closing her sole proprietorship, Sunseri Fiduciary Services, where she served as a professional fiduciary. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Fragoso is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Acord & Fong Wealth Strategies, and several other firms. Outside of financial advising, he provides security services at events and conducts non-variable insurance and annuity sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Karimah Karah is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vallejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in family-run Airbnb businesses and serves as a trustee on the Solano Community College Board. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a retirement-income planning service for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations.

Alison Russell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Napa, California, with experience at the firm dating back to 2017. She previously worked at LPL Financial, operating under Napa Valley Financial from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Misty Jones is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and carrying 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. 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 integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Matthew Heil is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Mazzucco Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in San Francisco. In his current role, Matthew provides in-depth analysis, customized advice, and high-touch service to individuals, families, and institutions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic and values-based investing, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Matthew works closely with clients to help them pursue their long-term financial goals, aligning resources and strategies with their priorities and aspirations. Matthew has worked in financial services since 2015. Prior to joining Merrill, he served as CFO of Equeum, a fintech firm, and held roles in financial analytics as well as development and management positions in educational institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a focus on History and European Studies. Matthew is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Spanish. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Matthew has demonstrated ongoing community involvement, including advisory roles with St. Helena Montessori and Pacific Oaks Academy, as well as past board memberships with Gladwyne Montessori and the Napa Valley Little League. He is affiliated with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and participates actively in volunteer leadership. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife, Jenny, and their four children. His personal interests include playing tennis, coaching youth sports, snowboarding, and making wine.

Alfonso Madrigal Pantoja is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a Receiving Associate at Home Depot on weekends. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harish Kumar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairfield, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and SafeAmerica Credit Union. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology and research tools.