Catherine Eklund Mares is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. She is based in Palm Desert, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Stacy M Porras is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Indian Wells, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with a broad platform that includes institutional trading capabilities and wealth management services.

Stephanie Barsness is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies that utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers, providing a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Claudia Lares Jimenez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, with a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank beginning in 1990. 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 advisory services. 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.

Lance Mcintosh is a financial advisor with Stifel in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a voting member with a 20% interest in a small apartment building LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Timothy Scott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Tim Buscher is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various affiliated firms including First Allied Securities from 1994 to 2022. Buscher is involved in the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Tyler Shigenaga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, American Financial Network, and self-employment. He holds a California Department of Real Estate license for continuing education purposes. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Walter Ricker III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Rancho Mirage, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Lucy Matthews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rancho Mirage, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she has involvement in oil and gas royalties through Merit Energy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Kristine Rodarte is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill, Edward Jones, and U.S. Bank. Outside of finance, she is involved in a family manufacturing business that produces parts for airplane gauges. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Silvestro Rubino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and E*TRADE. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Roderic Smith Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2020 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Advanced Planning Wealth Management Group in Newport Beach, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through affiliations not common among large institutional advisors.

Crystalinda Ray is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for seven years and operated Ray Enterprises, Inc. for fifteen years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and providing access to proprietary research, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

Kari Middleton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held positions at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Middleton is involved as a fiduciary for a family trust. 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 with a focus on financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Over is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mellon Investments Corporation, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, and Standish Mellon Asset Management. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using advanced analytical tools.

Joseph Mouser is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Nancy Spidell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney beginning in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 firm-approved tools and analysis.

Andrew Campbell is a financial advisor with Stifel in La Quinta, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-presides over Rocky's Hot Rod Shop, a business focused on buying and restoring classic cars, which he operates jointly with his son. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Meredith Langus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, having previously worked with AxA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Langus is involved in several professional and community activities, including serving as chairperson of the MDRT Whole Person Task Force, participating in the Women's Empowerment Networking Group, volunteering for the New York Blood Center, and directing a community program called the Kanikapila Project. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party managers.