Ghassan Howell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and its related entities since 2011, with brief tenures at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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 among its investment offerings.

Patrick Bentivegna is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1994 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate in Petaluma, California, where he owns a property that he rents out. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining comprehensive advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational platform.

Michael Avery is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Barrel Brothers Brewing Company. His background also includes roles at Exchange Bank and Sonoma State University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brian Frost is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for six years and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of West County Net Inc., a for-profit organization in Santa Rosa, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research, and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage.

Stephen Jang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling techniques.

Zachary Parreira is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked across several roles including officiating soccer games at the youth, high school, and college levels. Outside of finance, he operates a photography sole proprietorship offering services and photo art sales. 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.

Daniel Rosaschi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. He serves as President of the Board for Demeo Teen Club, a youth-focused nonprofit organization in Santa Rosa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and broad investment offerings.

Henry Pak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. 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.

Erica Minor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a 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 modeling techniques.

Genaro Fernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Fernandez is involved in entrepreneurial activities, including ownership of a Baskin-Robbins franchise in Napa, CA, and serving as a notary public. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice and offering a broad range of financial product options.

Stefan Matwijiw is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Pond Robinson & Associates and Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Veit is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Edward Ranchigoda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Petaluma, CA. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience at Digital Meaning and RanchWin Inc., among other roles. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keith Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Rosa, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Nguyen has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michelle Moller is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Peaty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he worked for RCU Auto Services from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CPS Insurance Services as a non-variable insurance producer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Darrel Lavilla is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Petaluma, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an Airbnb property in Kailua Kona, HI, managed through a property management company. 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 options supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Conveasna Ouch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Target, and Verizon Wireless. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, tailoring services to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Douglas Wulbrecht is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs while providing access to a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Wachter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been establishing his practice since 1978, focusing on helping clients develop and maintain long-term financial plans through varying market cycles. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals. David's expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master's Degree in Business from the University of Oklahoma's Price Business School. Additionally, he has completed coursework at the Wharton School of Business. Outside of his professional work, David is married with two adult children and five grandchildren. He has an interest in genealogy, photography, reading, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.