Mark Sears is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 11 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Aside from his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Salinas, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment modeling techniques.

Jared Frieg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. 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 offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Larissa Lea is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC/Pence Financial and Garrone Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and financial services through Aubuchon Tax and Financial Services. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Thomas Santos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has been involved with organizations such as AAA Tree Care and has experience with youth golf programs. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Joseph Martello II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016. He serves on the board of the Hospice Giving Foundation, assisting with fundraising efforts to support community grief services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that combine discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Ronald Horta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2013 and also serves as an enrolled agent for Intuit Inc, where he assists clients with tax questions. In addition, he operates a tax services sole proprietorship and is involved in fixed insurance sales as a registered representative. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robert Farrens is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Monterey, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Safeway, and Markstein Sales Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a small business unrelated to investments. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Faunce is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was employed at Spring Mobile and GameStop Inc. from 2015 to 2017. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Morgane Mcnally is the Resident Director of the Carmel-Monterey, CA office and a Senior Financial Advisor and partner of The McNally Rhoades Bishop Group. She also serves on the Monterey Bay Market Leadership Committee for Bank of America. In her professional role, she focuses on delivering excellent service and helping clients pursue their financial goals through personalized strategies. Morgane was born in France and raised in Brazil. She earned undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business, Marketing, International Trade Practices, Business Law, and Foreign Languages from the University of Paris. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in French, Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, and other key financial planning areas. Outside of work, Morgane enjoys golfing with her husband, hiking the peninsula with her dog, and wine tasting with friends. She is involved in the community as a Bank of America Community Volunteer Leader and supports organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey, Carmel High School, Habitat for Humanity, and the Monterey County Food Bank.

Rebecca Tegerdal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2013 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of finance, she has a minority ownership interest in a plumbing business where she handles bookkeeping. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kristen Sutherland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1997 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Richardson is a radio broadcaster for San Jose State University football and the Bay Area Panthers indoor football team. 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 financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Justina Marie Bowker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has worked at UBS since 2018 and has experience in various roles including part-time retail sales at House of Cardoon and managing office operations for a local sailing business. Bowker is also the owner of Seamaid Glass, a small business that makes and sells handmade jewelry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of financial products and services.

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 and financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a general partner and sole proprietor in property management activities in Carmel and Carmel Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services through a comprehensive platform including its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.

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 at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Prudential Equity Group in prior roles. Williams serves on the boards of Meals on Wheels of Monterey as Treasurer and the Hospice Giving Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christian Ekberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.