Nicholas Alexiou is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with the University of California - San Diego and Oliver's Market. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Erin Hofacket is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, First Republic Investment Management Inc, and Merrill Lynch. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Wandzilak is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2000 and has additional experience with Wells Fargo Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 through a nationwide network of about 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Byers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at LPL Financial and Scarbrough Financial Group since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at CGC Financial Services, Polaris Greystone, and Ghilotti Bros. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Katherine Engel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Her client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, and Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy. Katherine earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2022, enhancing her expertise in the financial services sector to better assist her clients. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University and a Master's Degree from the University of Sydney. She carries professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Engaged in her community, Katherine participates in organizations such as 100 Women Who Care and Soroptimists International. She volunteers with local groups including the Community Resources for Children Development Committee, Leadership Napa Valley Class 35, Napa United Soccer as a coach, and the Napa Valley Support Services Committee. Her personal interests include cooking, football, reading, running, scuba diving, soccer, softball, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Catherine Cole is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously spent 18 years as a stay-at-home parent. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm acts as an ERISA fiduciary and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment offerings.

Deepinder Sekhon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates advanced modeling tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Reed is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sean O'Brien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Napa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is part owner of a construction company, O'Brien Builders, based in Fairfield, CA. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicole Sedano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with LPL Financial / Nexus Wealth Partners and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, she has a background as a songwriter and singer dating back to 2009. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Soon Chang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Samuel Tonascia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management services tailored to the unique ambitions and financial goals of his clients. His work focuses on helping clients with family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Samuel and his team serve families, retirees, athletes, business owners, and non-profit organizations in the Bay Area and across the United States. Their approach emphasizes getting to know each client personally to define goals and investment preferences before developing financial strategies. They provide ongoing support through multiple meetings per year, including annual reviews to update plans and adjust goals as needed. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and carries the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional activities, Samuel enjoys cooking, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Eden Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Williams has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and provides services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Phuong Lam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Lam has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at JP Morgan Securities, LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of advisory work, Lam is involved in managing a rental property jointly owned with a spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes an investment policy statement–driven process and a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Amy Knopka is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013 and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Gary Norman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Napa, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kelly O’Toole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment analyses to support financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Celena Helm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, Exchange Bank, Westamerica Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 with a variety of investment approaches, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Diego Alvarez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York Life Insurance Agents, and NYLife Securities LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he was involved in the food service sector with El Gallo Taqueria and Woodland Meats. 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 with more than 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.