Dennis Kreiner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Salinas, CA, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1979. Kreiner serves on the investment committee of the La Selva Beach United Church of Christ. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Eric Le Towt is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate as a general partner and sole proprietor of property management businesses in Carmel and Carmel Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of programs including relationships with investment companies, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Lauren Cortright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Ashley Burrell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory process.

David Reineking is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. 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.

David Parker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank since 1999. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

James Williams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves on the boards of Meals on Wheels of Monterey as Treasurer and Hospice Giving Foundation as a member. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Christian Ekberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carmel, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Spyglass Fiduciary Consultants, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America NA. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Henry Franscioni Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Salinas, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously worked with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

David Refuerzo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Carmel, CA. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009, bringing with him 15 years of prior experience as a Senior Engineering Manager in the Semiconductor industry. David's client focus areas include college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and carries the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a collaborative approach to wealth management, working closely with clients and their professional teams—such as tax planners and estate planners—to coordinate financial strategies that address each client's unique goals and circumstances. His services include goals-based wealth management, portfolio management, retirement income and cash flow strategies, and asset and liability analysis. Outside of his professional work, David previously served as a Commissioner on the Carmel by the Sea Forest and Beach Commission. He enjoys cycling and walking with his wife, a yoga instructor, and their dogs along Carmel's white sand beach. David is also involved with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance community event.

Duane Nack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Salinas, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, serving clients with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Alexander Ljubimow is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in Central Coast Juicery, a cold-pressed juice maker. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services.

Janet Arroyo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab Bank. She also has experience working at Bernardus Lodge and Spa from 2015 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Cole Keller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, helping them manage and grow their wealth. Further specific details about his experience, areas of expertise, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Elizabeth Muncie is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity since 2014, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has worked closely with clients to understand their priorities and to develop personalized financial plans using Fidelity's planning tools. Her experience spans more than a decade, during which she has focused on collaborating with clients to turn their financial goals into actionable strategies. Elizabeth holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Elizabeth's personal interests include baseball, football, beach activities, family activities, and parenthood.

Russell Fletcher is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2012 and also serves as a board member for White Rock Club, a nonprofit hunting club, where he assists with special projects including a multi-year reserve study. Additionally, he manages La Mica Hatsuse, LLC, an LLC overseeing real estate holdings for family members. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Montgomery Cook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Bradley Larson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors and J.P. Morgan Securities. Larson is also president of Strategic Wealth Advisory, where he provides investment, retirement, financial, and tax planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Marylou Brewster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 and Series 65 license and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. She also offers traditional life insurance products as a licensed agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses a variety of proprietary tools and third-party platforms to manage customized investment portfolios.

Ramsin Ganji is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in public accounting before joining Merrill Lynch in 1991. In his role, he serves high net worth families, businesses, institutions, and endowments, providing a range of financial services and strategies including portfolio management, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning. He acts as a qualified Portfolio Manager, managing personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing various investment approaches such as individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Stanislaus and has earned professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Certified Private Wealth Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. Ramsin possesses several FINRA registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 65. Outside of his professional duties, Ramsin is involved in community service. He is a Past President of the Modesto Kiwanis Club, a Past Lieutenant Governor of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis, and serves on the Monterey Salvation Army Board of Directors. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, reading, and traveling.