Matthew James is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Prior to his financial industry roles, he has experience with University Corporation and at Blue C Sushi, as well as an academic background at San Francisco State University. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Stroud is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has a background in accounting and business consulting, operating as the owner of North Bay CPA and CEO of North Bay Business Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Athletic Director and Treasurer for local youth basketball programs in the North Bay area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Jefferson Buller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of experience at the firm and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has two years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a short-term vacation rental business in Hawaii. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience in hospitality and corporate service roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Im is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Travis Credit Union, LPL Financial LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is based in Santa Rosa, CA. 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 uses research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Thomas Meyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Maria Lourdes Echaide is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank for one year. She holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Laddaran is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 credential. He has four years of industry experience with prior roles at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved in the restaurant industry for over ten years, including ownership and management roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Steven Mac Near is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Next Financial Group, and Waddell & Reed, among others. Outside of advising, he operated MacNear Marine Surveys and Appraisals for over three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and program structures.

Sallyeann Brallier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 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 approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Peggy Engel Kent is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sonoma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marion Wagner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Petaluma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Wagner previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Outside of advisory work, Wagner has involvement in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Soheil Zamanianpour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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 includes both discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bess Mckay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rohnert Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in a trust-related business activity based in Mill Valley, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that utilizes structured discovery tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Stafford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Exchange Bank and held various roles within legal offices and banking institutions. He serves as Treasurer and a board member for the Analy High School Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organization in Sebastopol, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

James Bertero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank subsidiary since 2009 and 2015 respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Sampuran Sekhon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Redwood Credit Union and the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics, among other positions. He is involved in a local networking organization where he serves on the leadership team as Growth Coordinator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies to assist clients in managing their assets.

Erin Burke is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Richard Duarte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales through Crumbley Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Oliver Trent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Santa Rosa, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked in roles at Vintage Wine Estates, VML Winery, and Zoomcare. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.