Mark Porter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Sobrante, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a Herbalife distributorship focused on health and vitamin products. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Konstantinos Grigorakis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

James Watts Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he has a 50% ownership in Watts Development, LLC, a real estate business based in Atlanta, GA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Ethington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Comerica Securities, Charles Schwab, and Wells Fargo Investments. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, 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.

Tonu Viitas is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 17 years before joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Estonian Society of San Francisco, a nonprofit organizing community events. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment process that includes portfolio optimization, discretionary management, third-party manager options, and a range of custodial and legacy programs.

Ron Silva is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Sterling Financial Services, Inc., and OSAIC. Silva also operates Silva Financial Planning Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Dominguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 4 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021, having worked concurrently at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice, and includes a discretionary 3(38) investment management option for clients who delegate authority.

Caroline Cherezian is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hisashi Sano is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Chi Wu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

James Laporte is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and lending programs to support client needs.

Cristofer Lopez Vargas is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, having held positions at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC among others. 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 offers both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Denise Easterby is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Principal Securities Inc., and law offices specializing in legal services. She previously worked at Principal Life Insurance, where she continues to receive residuals from former insurance product engagements. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Pamela Regatuso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and her own fiduciary practice. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a range of investment vehicles.

David Spencer is a ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Broadway Endeavor, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning and access to model portfolios, and operates one of the largest advisory platforms with over 22,800 advisors.

Jackson Joyce is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to analyze their portfolios and assist them in making informed financial decisions aligned with their life and family goals. Jackson's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Investment Consultant (2022-2023), Planning Consultant (2021-2022), and Financial Representative (2020-2021). This progression reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting clients in their financial planning and investment needs. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his financial advisory capabilities.

Louis Hudson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE. Charles Schwab 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Hallie Hart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2016 and previously spent 16 years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she founded and operates Stick Your Wings Out, an educational blog and advocacy group focused on supporting parents of children with exceptional needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and capital market resources.

David Grodin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Sonoma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its affiliate, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Grodin Financial and Insurance Services, LLC, and is involved in owning and managing the books for Inspiration Vineyards, a grape-growing enterprise. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Kim Meek is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. She has over 27 years of experience in financial planning, focusing on helping clients understand and achieve their individual priorities and goals through an approach grounded in trust and integrity. Prior to her current role, Kim worked at Fisher Investments from 1999 to 2020 in positions including Investment Counselor and Vice President as well as Vice President, Client Services. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Kim's personal interests include family activities, social events with friends, gardening, outdoor adventures, and sailing.