Richard Barry is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2010 and at Merrill from 2008 to 2009. Barry holds an inactive attorney license from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Kenneth Tarrant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Phylos Tobler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Novato, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E.K. Riley Investments, LLC and JHS Capital Advisors, LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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.

Julie Wallace is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized team working with the financial advisor.

Alphonse Alexandre is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. He brings nearly two decades of experience in financial advisory roles, having worked at several prominent firms including Merrill Lynch and Citibank. His professional background encompasses a range of positions, from Financial Advisor to Financial Solutions Advisor and Personal Banker. Throughout his career, Alphonse has developed expertise in helping clients prepare for and navigate significant life events through personalized financial planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2021 and at Banc Of America Investment Services in 2006-2007. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alphonse enjoys family activities and is interested in sports such as golf, soccer, table tennis, and tennis.

Matt Richardson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He focuses on understanding his clients and collaborating with them to address both immediate and long-term financial questions and concerns. His approach emphasizes integrity, transparency, and collaboration to help clients reduce uncertainty and work towards their most important financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked in Institutional Fixed Income Sales at JP Morgan Chase from 2018 to 2023 and at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Maxim Sparks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Hog Island Oyster Company and DigiTrade Ltd., as well as time spent as a full-time student and traveling. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment analyses to support client goals.

Alicia Marquez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Lauranzano is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also an owner of a rental property in Summerville, South Carolina. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client asset allocation and planning decisions.

Scott Caldwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO Private Ledger) since 2000. Caldwell also co-manages Sweetwater Farm LP, a limited partnership established for tax purposes, alongside his brother. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with advice delivered primarily through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Katherine Wells is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Petaluma, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ron Herring is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services based in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Painewebber Incorporated since 1987 and UILIC since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head coach for the Napa Valley Basketball Alliance, a youth basketball program. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Emily Chan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Anselmo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, Chan provides pro bono financial advice and planning to low-income immigrants through the nonprofit Serving Others Worldwide (S.O.W.). Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Donna Mccusker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Morgan Stanley entities since 1997 and holds a Series 63 designation. In addition to her advisory work, she serves on the San Rafael Fire Commission, where she attends monthly meetings to discuss fire department activities and community service improvements. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial and estate planning, using structured planning tools and analysis provided by its Global Investment Committee.

James Lippitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rachel Klase is a Planning Consultant at the Larkspur Investor Center, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to assist clients in progressing toward their financial goals and utilizing Fidelity's platform effectively. She focuses on creating tailored experiences by thoroughly understanding each client's financial situation through detailed data gathering and personalized discussions. Rachel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, starting as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to her current role in 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client service.

Nicole Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006. Rasmussen holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Keith Bernardy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Novato, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Bernardy also operates Bernardy Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Lindsey Stone is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sonoma, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

William Lukach is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.